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Name at The Bottom of the Sea

Name at The Bottom of the Sea

In 2016 during an underwater excavation in the Mediterranean Sea, Israeli archaeologists from Haifa University uncovered a large stone with an ancient inscription. The writing was determined to be roughly 1900 years old and bore the name of mostly unknown procurator of Judea – Gargilius Antiquus. The stone laid at the

Psalm 23 in Hebrew (with English translation)

Psalm 23 in Hebrew (with English translation)

Psalm 23 is one of the most well-known in the Bible. It touches the hearts of so many people. This video is a reading of this Psalm in Hebrew accompanied by a new translation supplied by the reader. Let it speak to you in a new way today! ADONAI

Psalm 23 Explained in Judean Desert

Psalm 23 Explained in Judean Desert

Joe Amaral explains the context behind why David wrote Psalm 23:3 near Jericho.

Dead Sea Scrolls Explained 1

Dead Sea Scrolls Explained 1

Ancient Scrolls found in Israel, in the caves of Qumran region near the Dead Sea in the 1940s were the find of the century 20th century. An impressive collection of ancient Jewish writings contained what is now the oldest known copies of Biblical texts. In this 1st session, I explain

Dead Sea Scrolls Explained 2

Dead Sea Scrolls Explained 2

The scholars assume that the Dead Sea Scrolls library found in Qumran belonged to Jews who inhabited a nearby settlement. Where did Qumran Jews fit in in the greater Jewish society? What do we know about their practices from the ruins? What do we know about their beliefs from the

Dead Sea Scrolls Explained 3

Dead Sea Scrolls Explained 3

What are the contents of the scrolls found in the caves of Qumran? Why did the scholars debate their translations for so long? What new things did these findings teach us about the Hebrew Bible and other ancient texts? In this 3rd session, I explore the contents of the Qumran

Dead Sea Scrolls Explained 4

Dead Sea Scrolls Explained 4

For generations, the scholars were wrong about the Jewish spirituality of the first century. The evidence from the Dead Sea Scrolls found in the Qumran region shows uncanny similarity with some of the teachings found in the New Testament. In this 4th session, I compare the words of Qumran Jews

Passover Seder Traditions by BimBam

Passover Seder Traditions by BimBam

If you're heading to a Passover Seder, it helps to know a little bit about what to expect. This video explains the basics, from the props on the table to the songs people sing.

Development of Halloween Customs by History Channel

Development of Halloween Customs by History Channel

It's one of America's favorite holidays, but what's the real story behind the tricks and treats of Halloween? For Jews Haloween is foreign and pagan, clearly prohibited by Torah. Many Christians feel uneasy with imagery of evil, witchcraft, and death but many jump into

Did We Find Pontius Pilate's Ring?

Did We Find Pontius Pilate's Ring?

Anyone familiar with stories about Jesus, even those who have never read the gospels for themselves heard of Pontius Pilate who ordered the crucifixion. Besides the New Testament Pilate was also mentioned by Josephus at the end of the 1st century CE. Yet, skeptics have doubted the existence of Pilate

Mark Kinzer and N. T. Wright on the Meaning of Israel

Mark Kinzer and N. T. Wright on the Meaning of Israel

Dr. Mark Kinzer is one of the most prominent Messianic Jewish theologians. And Dr. Wright is a very well-known author and theologian, a retired archbishop of the Church of England who authored a long list of theological books. This video is their discussion on the meaning of Israel in

Sunday vs. Saturday and Messianic Jews

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Sunday vs. Saturday and Messianic Jews

There is a long-standing debate over Sunday and Saturday among Christ-followers, both Jewish and non-Jewish. The institution of Sunday in historical Christianity is a well-known fact and for many Christians, their very identity is tied to Sunday and what it means. It carries deep meaning and

A City from the days of David and Saul Discovered

A City from the days of David and Saul Discovered

Researchers from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, the Israel Antiquities Authority and Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, believe they have discovered the Philistine town near Kiryat Gat, immortalized in the Biblical narrative. Ziklag is mentioned multiple times in the Bible in relation to David (in 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel)

Top Useful Websites for Bible Study

Top Useful Websites for Bible Study

From time to time, I get asked to recommend some good websites for studying Biblical texts and for free research resources. So in this article, I decided to offer a collection of links with some brief annotations. If you are not using the web for reading and studying the Bible

Aramaic Comics

Archaeologists in Jordan have uncovered a Roman-era tomb decorated with spectacular frescoes (Aramaic Comics) that include some very elaborate drawings. The unique feature of the frescoes is that the titles and descriptions were written in Aramaic, but using the Greek letters. Imagine speaking Aramaic but being surrounded by Greek

A Mysterious Hebrew Title

A Mysterious Hebrew Title

A handful of ancient Israelite inscriptions feature an enigmatic title that has been variously translated as “governor of the city” and “commander of the fortress.” Who was this figure? This late eighth-century B.C.E. bulla discovered near Jerusalem’s Temple Mount displays the inscription le-śar ‘ir. BAR

Three Witnesses of Christ

Three Witnesses of Christ

Occasionally I bump into people who doubt that Jesus (Yeshua) ever existed, deeming him to be a fictional character like Hercules, Lochness Monster, or Santa Claus. I am not surprised that people have trouble recognizing who Yeshua was, what he did. I am not even surprised that people fail to

How December 25 Became Christmas

How December 25 Became Christmas

On December 25, Christians around the world will gather to celebrate Jesus’ birth. Joyful carols, special liturgies, brightly wrapped gifts, festive foods—these all characterize the feast today, at least in the northern hemisphere. But just how did the Christmas festival originate? How did December 25 come to be associated

The Danger of Knowing Too Little Greek

The Danger of Knowing Too Little Greek

Why Greek Tools Can Be Dangerous Never before have there been such powerful tools for zooming in on the details of Greek. These are useful and I’m glad to have them. But I wince when they are misused. And they are often misused. By zeroing in on single words,

Conversion of Constantine

Conversion of Constantine

Historians have argued for centuries – in the face of contradictory primary sources – both about when and how the Roman Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity and the nature and extent of his faith. Was he a convinced believer, brought to a new understanding of God and the world by his own

One Scribe, Many Scrolls

One Scribe, Many Scrolls

As research in Qumran scrolls continues some questions are answered and new ones arise. There is still so much we do not know about the Qumran texts collection. There are still so many things we are trying to piece together in regards to the people who left those scrolls behind.

John 3:16 - Context, Terminology, Translation

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John 3:16 - Context, Terminology, Translation

In this article, I want to discuss the importance of context, terminology and precise translation of the original text (be it Greek or Hebrew). When it comes to the interpretation of biblical texts and conclusions drawn from them these building blocks are the foundation. Theology cannot exist without interpretation and

Beyond English Bible: The Original

Beyond English Bible: The Original

Can you read the Bible in the original languages? Yes, anyone can! Well, if you don’t know how yet, you can certainly learn… And there is a way to do that without taking many years to learn Greek and Hebrew. Don’t get me wrong some study is required,

A Gold Earring Discovered Near The City of David

A Gold Earring Discovered Near The City of David

A gold earring portraying the head of a horned animal was unearthed under the Givati Parking lot near Jerusalem’s City of David National Park. The earring belongs to the second or third century B.C.E. > “The jewelry was found inside a building that was unearthed during the

Beyond the English Bible: Lexicon

Beyond the English Bible: Lexicon

Many people know that the Bible they read is a transition. How can a serious student of the Bible go beyond the English text of the Bible? The answer to this question is not always simple and it is not the same for everyone. The translations are never perfect, no