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Prophecy, Coincidence or Weird Anthropology

The prophet Hosea who lived in the 8th century BCE and whose prophecies are featured in the Biblical book that bears his name, prophesied the fall of the northern kingdom of Israel. He also predicted that the ten northern tribes …

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The Jewish Roman World of Jesus

Here is a link to an important award-winning web site that my friend and colleague James Tabor began back in 1993 called “The Jewish Roman World of

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Goren Defends Bulldozer Archaeology

In response to my recent post concerning Prof. Goren’s (Tel Aviv University) use of bulldozers for the fine art of archaeology, Goren has now defended himself in

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Bulldozer Archaeology

Recently, Professor Yuval Goren shocked an audience at Tel Aviv University by proudly describing his method of archaeological excavation using a Caterpillar bulldozer. Biblical Archaeology Review has now dubbed

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New Excavations Reveal First Century Jewish Artifacts in Germany

For some residents of Cologne, Germany, it’s a difficult time. They dug deep into the ground so as to uncover a glorious bit of German history and, from

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Interview in Israeli Magazine

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Auschwitz Survivor Searches for His Long Lost Twin Brother on Facebook – You Can Help!

It’s said in the television industry that broadcasters are experiencing “Holocaust fatigue”. You simply can’t pitch stories on the Holocaust anymore. They feel that they’ve been there, done

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BBC accused of provoking Christians with Mary Magdalene documentary

Once again, there is a controversy brewing in the UK over whether Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene or not. For my part, I don't understand the

Jewish Massacre Victims are laid to rest after more than 800 years

Jews have been living in Norwich, England since 1135 but they were not welcome. In 1190, they had to seek refuge in the local castle. Those who didn't

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Locusts in Egypt on the Eve of Passover

The Bible records “locusts” as one of the ten plagues visited on Egypt at the time of the Biblical exodus some 3,500 years ago. In my film

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