
Jesus and the Cross - Biblical Archaeology Society
Jan 26, 2025 · We glory in the cross because it was the means of our salvation. As 1 John 3:16 tells us, the love of God is expressed to us, in part, in His laying down His life for us. We see in …
Where Is Golgotha, Where Jesus Was Crucified?
Jan 11, 2025 · The Cross also is unripe and slender like the lotus, upon which a King was hung, which also acts as a shade tree of sorts to which all the nations press upon (cf. the Cross with …
The Staurogram - Biblical Archaeology Society
Sep 24, 2024 · The chapter concludes with Yahweh(Jehovah) promising to destroy Israel for introducing such symbols,idols and practices into the worship of God. The ancient god …
First Person: The Sun God in the Synagogue
Jul 18, 2024 · In one ancient synagogue excavated in 2000 in Sepphoris, Helios is transformed; instead of his image there is only a sun disk—driving the quadriga.a It’s almost as if the …
The Enduring Symbolism of Doves - Biblical Archaeology Society
Jul 16, 2024 · Before the cross gained prominence in the fourth century, the second-century church father Clement of Alexandria urged early Christians to use the dove or a fish as a …
The Binding or Sacrifice of Isaac - Biblical Archaeology Society
Sep 14, 2024 · The Jerusalem Talmud summarizes the tradition that Isaac’s release is the equivalent of all Israel’s release. Abraham received from God, as a reward for his obedience, …
A Tomb in Jerusalem Reveals the History of Crucifixion and Roman ...
Aug 6, 2024 · Interesting article but I do not agree with the assessment that Jesus was not nailed to the cross through His hands. God’s Word is my final authority and Jesus Himself said He …
Ancient Israel’s Victory at the Red Sea
Apr 20, 2022 · A closer parallel is found among the Canaanite literature of ancient Ugarit. In this lengthy victory song, the Canaanite storm god Baal does battle with Yam, the god of the sea, …
How the Serpent in the Garden Became Satan
Jan 21, 2025 · Both of these acts told in Gen 3 were manifested and came to fruiton at the cross. Repent and believe the Good news! God has provided the Christ, the son of the living God, …
Ancient Crucifixion Images - Biblical Archaeology Society
Mar 15, 2025 · The cross is the ultimate symbol for the crucifixion of Christ. I give out pennies with the cross punched in them and tell people whether you are an atheist, Muslim, Moonie, etc. …