When a recent archaeological discovery in Jerusalem—an Assyrian administrative inscription corroborating the biblical account of Sennacherib’s invasion—hit social media, skeptics responded not with historical analysis but with comic book analogies. “Spider-Man mentions New York,” one skeptic argued, implying that real places in fiction mean nothing, proving anything. This absurd comparison reveals something troubling about modern…
Tag Archives: archaeology
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Jan
Jan
In Part 1, we examined the manuscript evidence and early church testimony establishing John’s Gospel as an authentic first-century document. But skeptics have long argued that even if John was written early, it still represents theological fiction rather than historical reporting. They pointed to specific geographical and architectural details as “proof” that John invented stories…
28
Dec
Dec
The archaeological evidence for Christmas tells a remarkable story. For nearly two centuries, skeptical scholars dismissed the Christmas narrative as a pious legend disconnected from historical reality. The virgin birth was claimed to be borrowed mythology. Bethlehem appeared too small and obscure. The census under Quirinius created supposed chronological problems. The manger in a cave…
Archeology
The Nazareth Inscription – Did You Know Caesar Outlawed Grave Robbing After the Resurrection?
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Apr
Apr
It is sometime before AD 50. A Roman emperor orders an edict – those caught robbing tombs and extracting bodies will be put to death. Strange, is it not? Found in Nazareth of all places, it comes to be known as the Nazareth Inscription. Its unique and uncanny characteristics make the edict an interesting puzzle…
30
May
May
The Old Testament (OT) consists of a combination of writings spanning thousands of years of Jewish history. The Old Testament writings depict Jewish customs and theology that are consistent with what we know to be true. Obviously, as the self-ascribed Word of God, those writings have religious subject matter. Oddly enough, however, those religious topics…
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May
May
One of the most popular sentiments of the day is that the Bible cannot be trusted. How can we trust the Bible if it’s said that there are errors and inconsistencies in it? The biblical text was copied over and over and pieces were added onto it, and other portions removed to suit the theological…
