Apr 30, 2024 · Ancient Samaria and Jerusalem had a lot in common in the ninth and eighth centuries B.C.E. Both were part of David and Solomon’s United Kingdom of Israel in the tenth century, and …

Jun 4, 2013 · Samaria was the capital of the northern Kingdom of Israel, and remains of Roman-era Sebaste adorn the site’s acropolis. However, thirteen years of neglect threaten the site’s cultural …

Mar 19, 2024 · What did the palace of the kings of ancient Israel look like? In the Bible, King Ahab ’s palace is called an “ivory house” (2 Kings 22:39). We know from other Biblical passages that …

Feb 3, 2020 · The Samaria hoard was found in 1910 in excavations that revealed that Samaria was a wealthy metropolis, center of the Omride dynasty until the Assyrians took over around 720 B.C.E. It …

Jan 25, 2026 · Explore three first-century pilgrimage routes from Galilee to Jerusalem—the central, eastern, and western paths taken by Jesus and other Jewish travelers. Learn how geography, safety, …

Dec 5, 2025 · Discover the archaeological and biblical evidence behind the Assyrian conquest of Israel and the origins of the “ten lost tribes.” 2 Kings, the fall of Samaria in 721 BCE, and new findings from …

Aug 28, 2017 · From the moment they were discovered, the Samaria ivories created fanfare. In excellent condition, the ivories depict scenes of exotic wildlife and flora, mythological creatures, foreign deities …

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Mar 21, 2025 · Learn about the evolution and function of ancient synagogues in Israel, highlighting key archaeological discoveries and debates.

Nov 1, 2025 · The Good Samaritan parable reveals how compassion transcends boundaries when viewed through the lens of first-century Jewish-Samaritan tensions.