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"In “Archaeology Confirms 50 Real People in the Bible” in the March/April 2014 issue of Biblical Archaeology Review, Purdue University scholar Lawrence Mykytiuk lists 50 figures from the Hebrew Bible who have been confirmed archaeologically. The 50-person chart in BAR includes Israelite kings and Mesopotamian monarchs as well as lesser-known figures." More here (ht: Dr. Bryan Beyer )

Genesis 12:16 reads ”And for her sake he dealt well with Abram; and he had sheep, oxen, male donkeys, male servants, female servants, female donkeys, and camels.” Many opponents of the Bible use this passage and say that the presence of camels is an anachronism, that domesticated camels did not appear in Israel until after the time of King David; therefore, the mention of camels in the time of Abram is incorrect. When I visited the passage at “ The Skeptics Annotated Bible ” I found this statement in the margin: In case you can't read it, the margin is “Camels were first domesticated in the tenth century BCE more than a thousand years before Abram supposedly lived.” Camels were domesticated BEFORE Abram? The biblical text has no problem with that. The link provided by the site (above) directs us to Science Daily and a short article from the American Friends of Tel Aviv University. Here we find an analysis of archaeological digs that the writer says can pin-point the mom...

The insignia of the Royal New Zealand Air Force is the kiwi, a flightless bird (ht: Futility Closet). Jus' sayin'. Israel to open museum exhibit on King Herod (ht: BiblePlaces Blog) Oh, the math and language of scripture ! It helps if you speak the language. Work out and tone with a towel ! Just remember: I'm-a Wario! Ha-hahaha!

Notice the Famine? How Your Location Impacts Your Bible Interpretation Archaeologists found a  collection of right hands  at the Hyksos capital of Avaris in Egypt. Collecting body parts was one ancient way of counting victims (cf. 1 Sam 18:25). [ht: Bible Places Blog] 10 Smart Ways to Burn More Calories .  Need some meal ideas that are diabetes friendly? I want the tee-shirt Thumbs Carlisle is wearing (the first 12 seconds are pixel-y): 

" Why Batman Doesn't Know Jesus ." The answer is worth consideration. " Alleged Samson seal found at Beth Shemesh " Click on the link to see a photo of the tiny find. Discuss: what are your thoughts concerning the remarks made by the excavation directors? Leave comments below (please follow standard rules of acceptable discussion, keeping on topic). Bible teachers may appreciate these NASA photos . Assessing children’s bibles is not child’s play. The relationships between them, the Bible, and their readers are complicated, yet because we too easily see them as simple and trustworthy, we have not learned how to read them carefully or critically enough." Read more here at  " How Story Bibles Work ." 5 Surprising Reasons Expository Preaching Makes Sermon Preparation Easy 10 Civilizations That Disappeared Under Mysterious Circumstances President Obama’s infamous 'You didn’t build that gaffe' may have originated from a lit...

So here I am minding my own business, reading a short Bible dictionary entry on "Aaron." Here I make a startling discovery: “In addition to being Moses’ spokesman he also fulfilled a thaumaturgic role . . .” I sat back in my chair, stunned, splashing about in the shallow end of the pool of Biblical knowledge. I confess: I did not know this about Aaron. Did you know this about the brother of Moses? I fast-forwarded to the end of the article to seek out this eloquent scribe. I read, “R de Vaux.” Having studied de Vaux through a course in Biblical Archaeology, I remain impressed by his scholarship.   A most intriguing scholar, this de Vaux. Thaumaturgic. Now here is where my love for my Granny increasingly deepens. She taught me when to reach for the dictionary and here this word blackens the page across my eyesight and I hear her sweet voice, “Now. It is time.” I reach for the dictionary: thumb, thumb, thumb. Nothin’. What kind of dictionary does not have “thaumaturg...

Looks like Venus was not alone in the solar transit. The Hubble Telescope crossed too (might have to squint a little)! Spectacular! Rare photo of Venus crossing the edge of the Sun in this stunning view from the Hinode spacecraft. Here's a photo of the sun rising over the Black Sea , Venus already in position. Explore some of the unique cultural and religious meanings of shaving and men’s grooming from history and around the world . If you think today’s man is overly fastidious about his appearance, wait until you get a load of the practices of our manly ancestors.

No Room In the Inn? No Room in the inn--literally! Why Does The Star of Bethlehem have 14 points? Overtime May Add More to Your Waistline than Your Wallet. Archaeologists stumped by ancient markings found under Jerusalem . He did nothing wrong! Really!

Stop Exercising So Hard! Why Moderate Workouts Really Do Work. Simcha Jacobovici wants to do something nobody has ever done: find the tomb of Jesus . Good luck with that, Simcha! " CIU Students Read through the Bible in Four Days ."  I love our students!

Columbia International University's Chancellor, Dr. George Murray , encourages with this timely and  insightful message from Joshua 6-8: " Don't Presume! Don't Despair! " Like to hike? Planning a trip to The Holy Land? You can help archeologists find more Sabbath markers ! A concise explaination of the Theology of Satan, Angels and Demons . Get out of your afternoon slump with three " Easy Afternoon Energizers ."

Many of the characters in Lewis Carroll’s stories were suggested by the illustrated tiles that decorated the fireplace in his study at Christ Church, Oxford. Springs in the Dead Sea ! " German group pinpoints new types of microorganisms growing in fissures on the saline seafloor near the springs, university announces." Thabiti Anyabwile comments on Multi-site churches . My two cents: nice idea, but then so was New Coke. Galatians, Gospel Indicatives and Gospel Imperatives . A sermon of 42 points. The Gospel according to Jonah . Clear hints of the gospel in unexpected places. How to Keep a Long Commute from Wrecking Your Healthy Habits .

Our daughter is getting married in a few days, so here are some wedding cakes that are hard to believe! "Camera toss photography is a relatively unknown technique, but its title alone is a good explanation of the photography technique. There are people out there that create beautiful images by throwing their expensive cameras in the air with the shutter open." Builders find rare underground stream while working on railway station; geologists say it is largest underground river found in Israel.    Don't know what he did, but I wonder if the police offered him a job? 29 Ways to Stay Creative:

Published June 22, 2010 Associated Press "The earliest known icons of the Apostles Peter and Paul have been discovered in a catacomb under an eight-story modern office building in a working-class neighborhood of Rome, Vatican officials said Tuesday. The images, which date from the second half of the 4th century, were discovered on the ceiling of a tomb that also includes the earliest known images of the apostles John and Andrew. They were uncovered using a new laser technique that allowed restorers to burn off centuries of thick white calcium carbonate deposits without damaging the dark colors of the original paintings underneath." The full story here

Religion that must be seen, not heard . Amish and Muslims exempt from ObamaCare ? What is missing from this picture ? Slideshow of gladiator graves . . . in England! Did you know that Americans prefer funny videos to online news? (" Why no! Tell me about it !") The 1MoreTour team's photo shoot ! Go, team, go!

Dr. Beyer explains why pastors need to visit the land of the Bible . This should help you know if you are at a Christian concert or not. A little girl saved her friends' life-- thanks to Spongebob Squarepants ! But as many as 25 people walked past this homeless man who bled to death on the sidewalk after saving a woman from an attacker. If the LDS Church is true, then repentance is something that can actually be achieved. Have you met the requirements of repentance as defined by the LDS Church ? A friend made a joking comment on "Earth Day" last week that we would strip mine the other planets later. Turns out he's not the only one with the same idea for other planets. "We have met the enemy, and he is Power Point ." Dr. Larson answers the question, " Are Muslims Masters of Deceit ?"

Dr. Bryan Beyer , professor of Bible, Hebrew and Old Testament at Columbia International University's Seminary and School of Missions shares some compelling reasons through 1 Samuel 17 in his article," A Fresh Look at the David and Goliath Story: Why Pastors Need to Visit the Land of the Bible ." Dr. Beyer teaches the following Summer 2010 courses in Atlanta, Georgia : BIB 5112 - Genesis - Song of Solomon: God's Plan of Creation & Redemption (June 14 - 18) BIB 5113 - Prophets: God's Message of Redemption & Judgment (June 21 - 25)

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