The Talmud as History
It is problematic to use the Talmud for history because there is much anonymous material and even named materials are not necessarily accurate quotes. Prof. Lawrence H. Schiffman, New York University
Bible and Beyond
“Patrician House” Jewelry, 1200-1000 BCE
In an excavation directed by Shlomo Bunimovitz and Zvi Lederman in Beth Shemesh, a golden hoop earring and other scraps of jewelry were discovered in a spacious early Iron Age structure, dubbed the “Patrician House” for the elegance of its remains. (1200–1000 B.C.E.) Beth Shemesh, Shlomo Bunimovitz and Zvi Lederman, BAR 23-01, Jan-Feb 1997.
The City of David is the Archaeological Portal to the History of the Jewish People
The archaeological discoveries in the City of David open a window into the secrets of the history of Jerusalem and the Jewish people as a whole.
The Destruction of King Solomon’s Temple
The Land of Israel is a natural bridge between the African and Eurasian continents, not only in terms of territory, but also between different peoples, cultures, languages and religions. It has been the focus of so much attention, the home of so many nations, and the stage for many events that have shaped world history. […]
The Significance of the Scrolls, Lawrence H. Schiffman 1990 (6,5)
Dead Sea Scroll scholarship is undergoing a virtual revolution. New ideas and perspectives are percolating among the small group of scholars who dedicate themselves to primary research on the content of the scrolls. Recent publications focus on major changes in the way Dead Sea Scroll research affects our understanding of the history of Judaism and […]
“David” Found at Dan, BAR 20:02, Mar/Apr 1994
Inscription crowns 27 years of exciting discoveries It’s not often that an archaeological find makes the front page of the New York Times (to say nothing of Time magazine). But that is what happened last summer to a discovery at Tel Dan, a beautiful mound in northern Galilee, at the foot of Mt. Hermon beside […]
The Original Road to the Temple Mount
These very stones were walked on 2,000 years ago by pilgrims ascending the Temple Mount.
The Palace of King David
See and feel the archaeological excavation of David’s Palace at the City of David.
The Meeting Point Between the Pure and the Impure
How did the impure walk down to the Siloam Pool to immerse themselves before entering the Temple?
Preventing Further Destruction on the Temple Mount
The City of David foundation is hard at work preventing further destruction of the Temple Mount and its antiquities.