World of the Bible

In Shiloh, in the hill country of Ephraim, Joshua set up the Tabernacle and allotted land to the tribes of Israel (v. 10). Eli the high priest ministered in Shiloh, and the prophet Samuel grew…

The book of Ruth records the origin of the Davidic dynasty that reigned over Israel for 400 years. As prophesied, the Messiah, Jesus, descended from King David’s line and will reign on his earthly throne…

The book of Judges’ historicity is crucial in determining the validity of Israel’s residence in the Holy Land and, therefore, the Bible’s trustworthiness. Previously, we considered why we must defend biblical history and examined the…

The reluctant judge Gideon is one of the Bible’s most well-known and colorful characters. Selected by God for the work of a warrior while hiding from Israel’s enemies, he learned to trust God through a…

In the early 2ooo's the biblical Pool of Siloam was rediscovered due to some utility work, but was only partially excavated due to a land dispute with nearby landowners.  But this year further excavation was…

Joshua built an altar to the Lord on Mount Ebal as a place of worship and witness. He constructed it using only uncut field stones, as Moses instructed. There Joshua and the priests conducted a…

The Jewish Defense Minister 's visit to the Temple Mount has caused controversy just like other visits over the years. This news article outlines the modern controversy over time that has brought this about. Read…

Jerusalem- Israeli Antiquity authorities announce that the Pool of Siloam, which has been only partially excavated,  will be fully excavated in the coming months and will be open to the public along with the Pilgrimage…

God commanded Joshua to destroy the Canaanites and conquer Jericho. This account has sparked ethical debates among modern readers, even provoking one to ask if God is a “moral monster.”1 In response, many have offered…