Through statistical analysis of Hebrew names found in Iron Age archaeological digs, researchers are discovering cultural differences between the ancient kingdoms of Israel and Judah.
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Is matzah, the unleavened bread Jews today eat at Passover, actually an ancient Egyptian staple?
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It would be sooo nice to read eyewitness accounts of the Exodus as part of my research. But they don’t exist.
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Around the corner and downhill from Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem was a much older place of worship that may or may not have been dedicated to the same god. The publication of its details was one of the top biblical archaeological stories of 2025.
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Of the many types of religious practices described in the Hebrew Bible, might any of them date back to the time of the Exodus?
Is it possible to learn who wrote the Hebrew Bible – or when? Faithful readers of this blog know that there are a few different versions of the Exodus stories in the Hebrew Bible (including three variants on the Ten Commandments, one of which has almost nothing in common with the other two). So where
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The Jews are sometimes called the “People of the Book.” But another lasting contribution to human history may have been their early use of written symbols that represent sounds, not words.
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Most researchers are skeptical that the Exodus really happened. But one has found documentary evidence in Egyptian tombs that bolsters the biblical narrative.
The Case for Exodus: Egypt’s Testimony Read More »
Papyri and stone inscriptions buttress many Hebrew Bible stories, including the Exodus.
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The Book of Exodus is one of the world’s oldest written texts, created long before history was an intellectual discipline. But some scholars insist it holds kernels of historical truth.