Life

Get an understanding of what day to day life was like during the bible times.

  1. A Galilean Family Room

    A Galilean Family Room

    This room was the center of family life. It was probably used for eating, for storing food, and... Read More

  2. A Galilean Kitchen

    A Galilean Kitchen

    This kitchen is near the door of the house. A domed oven has been reconstructed; it was probably... Read More

  3. A Wadi in the Negev

    A Wadi in the Negev

    In the Middle East, floods in the desert are a frequent occurrence because of the topography of the... Read More

  4. Acknowledging Jesus as Lord

    Acknowledging Jesus as Lord

    As the early church grew, believers had two choices: (1) to go along with the pagan world in... Read More

  5. An Archaeological Treasure

    An Archaeological Treasure

    The Dead Sea Scrolls have been called the greatest archaeological discovery of modern times. They have dramatically enhanced... Read More

  6. An Overview of the Sea

    An Overview of the Sea

    This photograph is taken from the hills north of the Sea of Galilee, looking south. The sea is... Read More

  7. Ancient Jerusalem from the North

    Ancient Jerusalem from the North

      This view is of Jerusalem from the north, looking almost directly south. The Temple Mount is on... Read More

  8. Ancient Jerusalem from the South

    Ancient Jerusalem from the South

      This view of Jerusalem is looking north toward the Temple Mount. The Mount of Olives would be... Read More

  9. Arad

    Arad

    The town of Arad is not important in the sense of great Bible events, but it does give... Read More

  10. Arad Temple

    Arad Temple

    The First Temple The Temple Courts The remains of Israel's first temple lie buried beneath the present-day Temple... Read More

  11. Archaeology

    Archaeology

    In Israel, archaeologists are often seen working on tels; large mounds of earth where cities once stood. As... Read More

  12. Artemis of the Ephesians

    Artemis of the Ephesians

    Who was Artemis The supposed goddess of fertility Who worshipped her? She was probably the most worshiped deity... Read More

  13. Assyrian Conquests

    Assyrian Conquests

    Assyrian Conquests During the 700s BC, the Assyrian empire made many conquests in the land of Israel. Because... Read More

  14. Assyrians

    Assyrians

    Assyrians The Assyrian empire was located in Mesopotamia near the Euphrates River. Their reputation was so fierce that... Read More

  15. Azekah

    Azekah

    Tel Azekah is a five-acre site overlooking the Valley of Elah. The Judea Mountains stand to the east.... Read More

  16. Bathroom

    Bathroom

    The luxury of the mansions on the Western Hill is highlighted by this mosaic floored bathroom. On the... Read More

  17. Beelzebub

    Beelzebub

    Who is Beelzebub? Baal-Zebul was the god of the Philistines; the name means "Exalted Baal" or "Prince Baal."... Read More

  18. Belvoir

    Belvoir

    The fortress of Belvior has both an outer fortification and an inner castle. A moat, hewn out of... Read More

  19. Belvoir Fortress

    Belvoir Fortress

    History of Belvoir Built by the Knights of the Order of the Hospitalers in the twelfth century, this... Read More

  20. Beth Shean

    Beth Shean

    This view from the Old Testament city of Beth Shean shows the magnitude of the archaeological project and... Read More