Bible History
History of the Bible, with particular regard to the books of the Old Testament and their relationship to archaeology and history.
Chaldeans
Basic information on the Chaldeans.
Basic information on the Chaldeans.
Biblical History Maps
These are maps to help you visualize the ancient regions discussed in the Bible.
These are maps to help you visualize the ancient regions discussed in the Bible.
Dead Sea Scrolls Qumran Glossary
Qumran is a region of the Dead Sea that yielded a treasure trove of Biblical documents.
Qumran is a region of the Dead Sea that yielded a treasure trove of Biblical documents.
Early Christianity Glossary
Most of the terms in this glossary refer to the early years of Christianity.
Most of the terms in this glossary refer to the early years of Christianity.
Ecclesiastes Etext - KJV Ecclesiastes
Etext of the King James version of Ecclesiastes.
Etext of the King James version of Ecclesiastes.
Eras of Ancient Jewish History
Timeline of Jewish history from the time of Abraham until roughly the time of Jesus.
Timeline of Jewish history from the time of Abraham until roughly the time of Jesus.
Hebrew and Biblical Names
Here's some help for naming a child using a name from the Bible.
Here's some help for naming a child using a name from the Bible.
Exodus
Possible time frames for the dating of the Exodus.
Possible time frames for the dating of the Exodus.
Legends of the Jews, by Louis Ginzberg
Legends of the Jews, by Louis Ginzberg is a public domain etext about the fascinating characters in Biblical history from the creation to Jacob.
Legends of the Jews, by Louis Ginzberg is a public domain etext about the fascinating characters in Biblical history from the creation to Jacob.
King Solomon's Mines
The location of what are called King Solomon's mines.
The location of what are called King Solomon's mines.
Leviticus
Leviticus is a book of scripture.
Leviticus is a book of scripture.
Pseudepigrapha
Non-canonical writing that is considered by some to be the work of the ancient patriarchs and prophets written from about 200 B.C. to 200 A.D.
Non-canonical writing that is considered by some to be the work of the ancient patriarchs and prophets written from about 200 B.C. to 200 A.D.
Qumran
The settlement of Qumran was between the Judaean desert and the Dead Sea. It may have been settled by the separatist sect of the Second Temple Period who are called Essenes. Qumran was abandoned before the destruction of the temple in 70 A.D.
The settlement of Qumran was between the Judaean desert and the Dead Sea. It may have been settled by the separatist sect of the Second Temple Period who are called Essenes. Qumran was abandoned before the destruction of the temple in 70 A.D.
Septuagint
Septuagint is the Greek name for the Jewish Scriptures.
Septuagint is the Greek name for the Jewish Scriptures.
Talmud
The Talmud is a body of Jewish law and tradition.
The Talmud is a body of Jewish law and tradition.
Top Myths about Ancient History - Today's Myths About the Past
Today we have a variety of "urban legends" about the past. Here are some of what are probably misconceptions.
Today we have a variety of "urban legends" about the past. Here are some of what are probably misconceptions.
Biblical Archaeology
"Some, but by no means all, biblical scholars are interested in proving the absolute truth of the bible. Others see the bible as a historical document, and seek to find evidence supporting some of the events reported."
"Some, but by no means all, biblical scholars are interested in proving the absolute truth of the bible. Others see the bible as a historical document, and seek to find evidence supporting some of the events reported."