Tag: Archaeological

  • The Merneptah Stele: The First Mention of Israel in History

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    Matthew Frisbee
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    Few discoveries have been as important to understanding early Israel’s history as the Merneptah Stele. This Egyptian monument, created around 1208 BCE, contains the earliest known reference to “Israel” outside the Bible — confirming the existence of Israel in Canaan by the late 13th century BCE. 🏺 Discovery and Historical Context The Merneptah Stele was…

  • The Caiaphas Ossuary: Archaeological Evidence of the High Priest

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    Matthew Frisbee
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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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    Matthew Frisbee
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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…