Tag: bible

Americans probe the alleged biblical ark on Mount Ararat in new study

The Durupınar formation's dimensions strikingly mirror the biblical description of Noah's Ark, as detailed in Genesis 6:15. Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) surveys have revealed internal features, including rectangular shapes and what appears to be a central chamber, located approximately 22 feet beneath the surface. These findings suggest the possibility of man-made structures within the formation.

The origins of writing may be traced to clay tablets in Iraq

This discovery reveals, for the first time, a direct link between the cylinder seal system and the invention of writing, offering new perspectives for studying the evolution of symbolic and writing systems.

Biblical red dye found in a cave in Israel

Scarlet red, a pigment made from insects, is used to make frapacinos pink at Starbucks but it was the dye of choice to make the color scarlet in ancient Biblical times. A piece of ancient scarlet-colored cloth was found in a cave in Israel recently.

Ancient Goddess of War ring found by boy in Israel

Biblical era ring of the Roman Goddess Minerva (Greek Athena) found on the Carmel Mountain in Israel. It probably belonged to a woman or a child.

King David’s Purple Cloth Unearthed

“The color immediately attracted our attention, but we found it hard to believe," one of the archeologists said. 

All about Gath, Goliath’s hometown

Goliath, the giant who was overtaken by King David's slingshot, is described in the biblical Book of Samuel as a Philistine giant defeated by the young David in single combat. It is believed that Goliath was originally from Gath. 

Jonah’s tomb blown up by the Islamic State

Driving Christians out of their territory and female genital manipulation are just another couple of past-times for ISIS when they are not beheading infidels

The World’s Oldest Olive Trees are Lebanese

Sisters or the the Olive trees of Noah, are the 16 oldest olive trees in the world found in the community of Bechealeh, Lebanon. Some 6,000 years old, folklorists say these have Biblical origins.

The Lebanese Cedar Survival Passes Tipping Point?

The cedar tree, Lebanon's national symbol , has been for centuries overused by various civilizations. Reforestation might not bring...

Why I Am Fighting Air-Megeddon

A new international airport is slated to be built in Israel's pastoral Jezreel Valley. Concerned activist Hadas Marcus explains...

Eco Rabbi: Tu Bishvat and the Receiving of the Torah

Each week Orthodox Jews read one segment of the Five Books of Moses so that they can complete the...

Eco-Rabbi: Parshat Beshalach – Water of Life

Each week Orthodox Jews read one segment of the Five Books of Moses so that they can complete the...