When we read about Jesus standing trial before Pontius Pilate, one of the most well known episodes from the gospel accounts is the story where the crowd demands the release of a man named Barabbas (a prisoner from a violent insurrection) while calling for Jesus'...
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Was Barabbas a real person or just a literary device?
During Jesus' trial before Pilate leading up to His crucifixion, the gospels famously report that the crowd had an opportunity to free Jesus but instead demanded the release of a man named Barabbas, who was "a robber" (John 18:40) and a "notorious prisoner" (Matthew...
Do references to camels in Genesis prove the Bible is false?
The Bible describes domesticated camels as early as the time of Abraham in Genesis. Yet, many scholars claim that camels were not domesticated in the land of Canaan/Israel until the tenth century BC, or around the time of King David or Solomon. Is the Bible incorrect?...
Have archaeologists discovered the tomb of King David?
According to the Old Testament, King David was buried within the "city of David," as were many kings of Judah after him. Since at least the 19th century, archaeologists and scholars have sought and debated the location of these early royal tombs. Many today assume...
The historicity of the Egyptian insurrectionist mentioned in Acts 21:38
In Acts 21:27-40, we read about a riotous lynch mob that attacked Paul on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem and his subsequent arrest by Roman soldiers. Historical sources and archaeological finds corroborate many of the details of this narrative in fascinating ways....
The Historicity of Acts 12 and the Death of Herod Agrippa I
The Book of Acts is a work of history. It doesn't report vague myths in some indistinct, imagined past. Rather, it records precise events which often occurred in well-known places and sometimes even involved Roman or Jewish leaders about whom we also know from other...
New Testament figures attested in other early historical sources
The New Testament is a library of 27 historical documents all written during the first century AD by numerous ancient authors. As such, the people, places, and events reported in the New Testament are already well-attested even if other sources never mention them...
Archaeology, History, and Paul’s Arrest and Trial at Jerusalem and Caesarea
Acts 21-26 describes the Apostle Paul's arrest in Jerusalem and his eventual transfer to the local capital of Caesarea Maritima where he undergoes a series of hearings and examinations before the Roman leaders there. While this narrative has been doubted and...
En Gedi and the accuracy of Scripture
The Bible is not an esoteric treatise on mystical principles, nor does it testify only to unverifiable, other-worldly realities. It reports genuine events that happened in actual places involving real people. The Bible certainly tells us of eternal and heavenly truths...
Archaeology, the Bible, and Jeroboam son of Nebat
While he may not be a household name, Jeroboam son of Nebat is one of the most frequently mentioned figures in the books of 1 and 2 Kings, and his sinful reign as king in Israel had disastrous consequences that ultimately led to the Assyrian exile. Even the division...