Author: Matthew Frisbee

  • The Muratorian Fragment: Early Evidence for the New Testament Canon

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    The Muratorian Fragment is the earliest known list of New Testament writings, providing insight into how early Christians recognized and circulated authoritative texts. Discovered in the 18th century in Milan and dating to approximately c. 170–200 CE, the fragment is written in Latin, though it preserves a translation from an original Greek source. 🧭 Introduction…

  • The Masoretic Text: The Standard Hebrew Bible

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    🧭 Introduction The Masoretic Text (MT) is the traditional Hebrew version of the Old Testament, carefully copied and standardized by Jewish scribes known as the Masoretes between the 6th and 10th centuries CE. While the Masoretic manuscripts themselves are relatively late, the text they preserve reflects Hebrew Scriptures written roughly between the 12th and 2nd…

  • The Septuagint (LXX): The Greek Translation of the Hebrew Bible

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    🧭 Introduction The Septuagint (LXX) is the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, created in Alexandria, Egypt between the 3rd and 2nd centuries BCE. It was originally produced so that Greek-speaking Jews — especially those living outside Israel — could read the Scriptures in their everyday language. It’s important to note that the Septuagint…

  • The Caiaphas Ossuary: Archaeological Evidence of the High Priest

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    🧭 Introduction The Caiaphas Ossuary is a remarkable archaeological discovery that provides significant evidence of Joseph Caiaphas, the high priest of the Sanhedrin during Jesus’ trial in the early 1st century CE. Disovered in Jerusalem in 1990, this limestone burial box (ossuary) bears the inscription “Joseph, son of Caiaphas,” directly linking it to the high…

  • The Pilate Stone: Archaeological Evidence of Pontius Pilate

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    The Pilate Stone 🏛️ Introduction The Pilate Stone is a landmark archaeological discovery that provides concrete evidence of Pontius Pilate and his role as the Roman prefect (governor) of Judea during the early 1st century CE. Discovered in 1961 at Caesarea Maritima, this limestone block bears a Latin inscription explicitly naming “Pontius Pilatus,” confirming historical…

  • Excavating Jerusalem’s Miraculous Pools: Bethesda & Siloam

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    Thanks to modern archaeology, two ancient pools in Jerusalem, Bethesda and Siloam, have been brought to life, exactly where the Gospel of John describes miraculous healings. Excavations have uncovered their structure and features with astonishing detail, confirming the biblical accounts. Pool of Bethesda The Pool of Siloam 💧Pool of Bethesda Biblical Significance:In John 5:2–9 (ESV),…

  • Josephus and Jesus: New Evidence for the Testimonium Flavianum

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    Few ancient texts have faced more scrutiny than Josephus’s famous reference to Jesus, the Testimonium Flavianum (TF). For generations, skeptics have claimed it was tampered with by overzealous Christian scribes, casting doubt on one of the strongest extra-biblical witnesses to Christ. But new research by historian Tom Schmidt has turned the debate on its head…

  • Prophecy of the Humble King: Zechariah 9:9

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    The story of the king who enters Jerusalem riding a donkey is one of the most striking and widely recognized Messianic prophecies in the Hebrew Scriptures. The Zechariah 9:9 prophecy foretells a ruler who will arrive not with military might, but with humility, righteousness, and peace. The Gospels present Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem as…

  • The Second Return of Israel: A Prophecy in Motion?

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    The modern return of the Jewish people to their ancient homeland is an extraordinary event in human history. Few nations have ever survived one exile, let alone two, and then reestablished sovereignty in the same land after nearly 2,000 years. While interpretations vary, for many this event is far more than history — it stands…

  • The Prophecy of the Unbroken Bones

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    The crucifixion of Jesus was not only a historical event but also the fulfillment of ancient prophecy, written centuries before Jesus’s birth. From the Passover lamb of Exodus to the words of David and Zechariah, the Gospels show that every detail of Christ’s death was foretold and accomplished in perfect alignment with Scripture. 🐑 The…