Biblical archeology has resulted in some remarkable discoveries. Today we’ll share a few that are sure to blow your mind.
A breakthrough study from the Institute of Crystallography in Italy has just confirmed that the image of the man on the Shroud of Turin is composed of real blood and in fact, a microscopic analysis of blood particles reveals that the blood had to come from someone undergoing torture. Its added evidence to those who believe the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin.
Using a recently developed X-ray imaging technology, archaeologists were able to read the inside of a biblical scroll that was in such fragile condition that it could not be unrolled. The results? The current manuscripts we have of the book of Leviticus haven’t changed in 2,000 years.
Archaeologists have just discovered the location of the fishing village on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee where the Apostles Peter, Andrew, and Philip lived. A bathhouse was unearthed, as well as the remains of an ancient church that sat over the apostles’ birthplace.
As if we needed any more evidence that the Bible is the genuine article, the existence of 53 different individuals mentioned in the Bible have now been proven by the historical record.
And The Israeli Antiquities Authority has just unveiled further evidence of the First Temple’s demise at the hands of the Babylonians, including shattered pottery, ivory statuettes, charred wood, and other artifacts.
We’ll have a few more tomorrow.