Archaeology Discoveries Enriching the Bible

From the Publisher: Unveiling the Evidence and Background of Biblical History

The Time of Jacob and Joseph: Archaeologists have discovered 27 scarab seals bearing the name "Yaqob" (Jacob) and the element "El" (perhaps meaning "protected by God") in Egypt, Canaan, and Nubia, dating back to around 1800-1600 BC.

The Ten Plagues of Egypt: An ancient Egyptian text known as the Admonitions of an Egyptian Sage is a poetic lamentation addressed to the "All Lord," typically understood to be the sun god Ra. This text describes a time when the natural order in Egypt was severely disrupted by death, destruction, and plagues, with several passages paralleling the Exodus story.

The Reign of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel: The cuneiform text on the Kurkh Stele of Shalmaneser III mentions the Israelite king "Ahab." Additionally, an inscribed and decorated stone seal found in Israel, carved from opal, contains iconography typical of ancient Phoenicia and bears the inscription "belonging to Jezebel" (L'YZBL).

The Burial of Jesus: Archaeological investigation has confirmed the existence of a single chamber tomb carved into a limestone hill during the 1st century. Recent restoration work has revealed a stone bench consistent with an arcosolium tomb from the Roman period, protected underneath a decorative marble slab. The tomb was originally sealed with a large circular stone, aligning with the Gospel's description of Jesus' tomb.

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