Tag: Archaeological
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The Merneptah Stele: The First Mention of Israel in History
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in HistoricalFew discoveries have been as important to understanding early Israel’s history as the Merneptah Stele. This Egyptian monument, created around 1208 BC, contains the earliest known reference to “Israel” outside the Bible, confirming the existence of Israel in Canaan by the late 13th century BC. 🏺 Discovery and Historical Context The Merneptah Stele was discovered…
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The Caiaphas Ossuary: Archaeological Evidence of the High Priest
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in HistoricalThe Caiaphas Ossuary is an archaeological discovery that provides evidence of Joseph Caiaphas, widely associated with the high priest of the Sanhedrin during Jesus’ trial in the early 1st century AD. Discovered in Jerusalem in 1990, this limestone burial box (ossuary) bears the inscription “Joseph, son of Caiaphas,” directly linking it to the high priest…
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The Pilate Stone: Archaeological Evidence of Pontius Pilate
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in HistoricalThe Pilate Stone 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 AD. Discovered in 1961 at Caesarea Maritima, this limestone block bears a Latin inscription explicitly naming “Pontius Pilatus,” confirming historical details that…