Creation Revolution

Category: Archaeology

• Thermopylae and the Book of Esther

  EXCERPT The Battle of Thermopylae is one of the most heroic battles in the annals of military history. Three hundred Spartan soldiers, lead by their king Leonidas, engaged in a mission of “suicidal self-sacrifice” by holding off the mighty Persian army … Continue reading →

  

• The Great Isaiah Scroll and the Original Bible: An Interview with Dr. Peter Flint

  For over forty years, the Great Isaiah Scroll was under lock and key, deep underground in Jerusalem. In 2008, for the 60th anniversary of the Dead Sea Scrolls discovery, the Israel Antiquities Authority displayed the scroll. In 1987, as the … Continue reading →

  

• Galápagos with David Attenborough: Evolution

  by Russell Grigg Galápagos with David Attenborough is the title of a three-part Sky 3D TV series that was shown in Australia with the revised title, David Attenborough’s Galápagos. Here we examine the third episode,1 in which Sir David claims that “Galápagos … Continue reading →

  

• Have Sodom and Gomorrah Been Discovered?

  by John D. Morris, Ph.D. Scripture contains several “stories” that have been ridiculed more than others. Of these, the six-day creation, the global Flood, the parting of the Red Sea, the virgin birth, the resurrection of Christ, and other spectacular … Continue reading →

  

• Passion Week Archaeology

  This weekend brings us to the time of pondering and celebrating the two most important events in the course of human history – the death and resurrection of Christ. Today’s video shows some of my favorite archaeological discoveries that help … Continue reading →

  

• End-times and Early-times

  by Dr Don Batten Bible-believing Christians can differ on their understanding of endtime matters (eschatology) and other things such as form of church government, mode and subject of baptism, and Sabbath observance. So why make an issue about the days of … Continue reading →

  

• The Crumbling of Creation: The Cause of the Earth’s Decay and God’s Glorious Cure

  by Todd Beall PhD EXCERPT Is man the basic cause of all the earth’s problems? Would the planet be better off if man did not exist on it at all? Some environmentalists think so. For example, philosopher Paul Taylor states, “Given plathe … Continue reading →

  

• Egyptian Blue

  The science of the ancients and their ‘eternal’ colour by Patrick Clarke Among my treasured childhood possessions were some watercolours in a metal paint-box. Printed below each colour was its name. These were more dignified than mere ‘red’, ‘yellow’, or ‘blue’. … Continue reading →

  

• Robert Ballard’s Claims to Have Discovered Noah’s Flood in the Black Sea are Not Correct

  By Tas Walker Robert Ballard, the famous underwater archaeologist who discovered the sunken Titanic, is in the news again with his claim to have found evidence for Noah’s Flood in the Black Sea (see for example Flood behind Noah’s story ‘actually … Continue reading →

  

• Conquest Confusion at Yale

  EXCERPT We recently received an email from a visitor concerning the Conquest of Canaan. He sent us an excerpt from an undergraduate course at Yale, outlining the standard liberal view on the chronology and historicity of the book of Joshua. Dr. … Continue reading →

  

• The Biomedical Properties of Ancient Egyptian Black Eye Makeup

  by Patrick Clarke Few people would be unfamiliar with the iconic eye make-up of the ancient Egyptians. Modern perceptions that the Egyptians used the substance known as kohl for purely cosmetic purposes are not correct. Data from recent studies provide a profound insight … Continue reading →

  

• Coming and Going: Doors and Doorways in the Biblical World

  by Gary Byers MA EXCERPT As a pastor in Frederick, Maryland for almost two decades, I visited thousands of homes in the community. In order to earn the right to share my message with those in each house, I soon learned the … Continue reading →

  

• The Old Was Once New

  EXCERPT Have new artifacts and relics been discovered which “rock the foundation of Christianity”? inquires an ABR web visitor named Mary. A friend of mine says that there are new artifacts and relics that have been found in recent years which … Continue reading →

  

• Was An Archaeological Forgery Mistakenly Portrayed As Authentic?

  by Gordon Franz MA EXCERPT During the summer of 2007, Bob Cornuke was a keynote speaker at Promise Keepers events. In one of his presentation he announced the discovery of a stone object that had an inscription that he claimed was translated … Continue reading →

  

• Brief Reflections on the So-Called “Jesus Wife” Fragment

  by Henry B. Smith Jr. MA EXCERPT A Harvard study on a papyrus fragment apparently making mention of Jesus and a “wife” was recently published. ABR Director of Development, Henry Smith, writes this brief commentary for ABR supporters and web visitors. Professor … Continue reading →

  

• Was Jesus Married?

  by Dave Miller, Ph.D. The parade of alleged gospels that purport to alter the foundational doctrines of the Christian religion is endless. Most recently, a papyrus fragment written in Coptic that dates to the fourth century has created a stir. Among … Continue reading →

  

• Don’t Ignore the Main Weapon!

  by Geoff Chapman There is no doubt that secularists and humanists are stepping up their campaign against Christianity and the Judeo-Christian values which undergird our society (e.g. see here). There is growing concern within the Church about these attempts to sideline and … Continue reading →

  

• The Gospel of Jesus’ Wife? When Sensationalism Masquerades as Scholarship

  By Albert Mohler The whole world changed on Tuesday. At least, that is what many would have us to believe.  Smithsonian magazine, published by the Smithsonian Institution, declares that the news released Tuesday was “apt to send jolts through the world … Continue reading →

  

• Text and Tell: The Excavations at Bethsaida

  EXCERPT This article outlines the debate over the location of Bethsaida. Where is Bethsaida? Bethsaida is mentioned more times in the gospels than any other city with the exception of Jerusalem and Capernaum, yet scholars still are debating the exact location … Continue reading →

  

• Benedict’s Anchor: Was It From the Shipwreck of the Apostle Paul on Malta?

  by Gordon Franz MA EXCERPT On Saturday, April 17, 2010, Pope Benedict XVI visited the island of Malta in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. On his stop at the Church of St. Paul’s Grotto in the city of Rabat, he was … Continue reading →