Sermons and Biblical Studies

William H. Shea* *William H. Shea, Ph.D., M.D., works with the Biblical Research Inst. in Washington, D.C. He is also adjunct professor at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Mich. The archaeological survey of the Ghor (valley or plain) southeast of the Dead Sea was first reported by W. Rast and T. Schaub in 1973. Since … Continue reading “NUMEIRAH”

Henry O. Thompson* *Dr. Henry O. Thompson, Ph.D. is a former director of the American Center for Oriental Research in Amman, Jordan and has directed and participated in several excavations in the Mideast. He is the author of many articles and several books, the most recent being Biblical Archaeology: The World. The Mediterranean, The Bible. … Continue reading “TOBIAH”

Bob Boyd* *Bob Boyd is an author and speaker. He has written Boyd’s Bible Handbook, and many others. He receives mail at 1712 Academy St,, Scranton, PA 18504 Hebrew inscription found in tunnel describing the workmen’s meeting “And the rest of the acts of Hezekiah [king of Judah], and all his might, and how he … Continue reading “HEZEKIAH’S
CONDUIT AND KING SENNACHERIB”

Milton C. Fisher What is so remarkable about Austen Henry Layard? Is it (a} He discovered so much so quickly? (b) He did so at an early age without prior schooling or experience? (c) He worked “on a shoestring,” without adequate government or institutional support? (d) He dropped archaeology abruptly for a political and diplomatic … Continue reading “SIR
AUSTEN HENRY LAYARD [1817-1894]”

Ken Ham3 (Reviewed by Ron Zuck.) At an ever accelerating pace, society is putting its stamp of approval on practices that several decades ago were not only frowned upon, but were outright illegal At one time the Christian church had a significant impact on society. Today, however, Christian influence is evaporating. It seems that Christianity … Continue reading “BOOK
REVIEW
THE LIE: EVOLUTION”

Bryant G. Wood Because of its durability, the primary means by which archaeologists determine dates, ethnic affinities, and trade connections is through a study of pottery. Earthenware vessels were used in antiquity for storing, cooking and serving food, as well as for containers for shipping a variety of liquid commodities. Pottery played a vital and … Continue reading “THE
MASTER POTTER
POTTERY MAKING IN THE BIBLE”

Did Dinosaurs And Humans Live Together?: An Update Clifford A. Wilson *Clifford Wilson, Ph.D., speaks each week on ABR’s radio program “The Stones Cry Out”. He is president of Pacific College, Melbourne, Australia. BSP 1:3 (Summer 1988) p. 19 [We include an article on this subject in an archaeological magazine for the simple reason that … Continue reading “DINOSAURS
AND HUMANS”

David Livingston A recent news release apparently published nationwide gave the distinct impression that archaeological evidence contradicts the biblical Exodus and Conquest accounts. Readers have sent copies of articles and asked us our opinion of them. (For those who did not see it, we enclose a copy of one in this mailing.) We do not … Continue reading “EXODUS
& CONQUEST”

Bob Boyd Until about a century ago, only the Bible mentioned the Hittites.2 Since there was no evidence in secular history to substantiate the reality of these people, critics had a field day in labeling these portions of Scripture in error. Then references to them began to appear in Egyptian and Assyrian records. Finally, archaeological … Continue reading “THE
HITTITES”

No. As we shall see, even if the earth were 4.5 billion years old, that is not enough time. On the other hand, there is ample evidence that it is young. And why not? A miracle-working, Infinite, Omniscient, Eternal Creator doesn’t need long stretches of time. Time is important to humans. It is especially important … Continue reading “IF
EVOLUTION WERE TRUE,
IS THERE ENOUGH TIME FOR IT TO HAVE OCCURRED?”