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Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

The (Second) Richest Man in the World

Elon Musk? Bill Gates? These are part of the class of super-rich in today's world. In the ancient world control over technology, production, and transportation…

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Posted on September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

Ecstasy in Arad

Ecstasy - being so overwhelmed by faith that one loses oneself - has always been a part of religious devotion. The question is: how do…

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Posted on August 20, 2020August 20, 2020

Herod’s Gardens

Herod, Herod in a land so arid, How did your garden grow? With cypress, pine, and bonsai olive trees, That's how your garden grew! Herod…

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Posted on July 23, 2020

Destruction on the Temple Mount

In today's tenuous political climate, any issue surrounding the Temple Mount is fraught with tension and controversy. Archaeological excavations are not allowed on the holy…

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Posted on July 2, 2020July 6, 2020

Who is a Good Samaritan?

The Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the most familiar stories of the Christian Bible. Jesus defines the behavior of the Good Samaritan,…

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Posted on February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

Water in the Bank

Israel is bordered on the east and west by bodies of water. On the west, the Mediterranean laps at miles and miles of beautiful beaches.…

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Posted on November 11, 2018

Right in Front of Your Eyes

How many times have you been looking for something only to find it right in front of your eyes? In St. Catherine's Monastery in the…

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Posted on December 10, 2017December 10, 2017

Water, Water Everywhere

Israel has entered winter. The nights are cold, dipping into the single digits centigrade (30's and 40's Fahrenheit) and sometimes during the day it rains.…

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Posted on September 12, 2017September 12, 2017

King Solomon’s Mines?

One of the hot debates in Israel's archaeological community is on the extent of the Jewish kingdom during the time of Kings David and Solomon…

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Posted on September 10, 2017

Worms to Words

Silk is one of the most desirable fabrics. Ever since the Chinese discovered the strength, sheen and malleability of silk threads in the 4th millennium…

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