Epic Archaeology @EpicArchaeology
Archaeology. History. Myth. Faith. Philosophy. The Search for Truth. epicarchaeology.org Joined February 2017-
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INDIANA JONES - Today around the country, Indy rides again for the Dial of Destiny - based on an actual artifact discovered off the coast of Greece in 1900! Learn more about this fascinating artifact check out our article here! Keep digging! tinyurl.com/3sehmzpa #IndianaJones
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Architectural archaeologist, Dr. Leen Ritmeyer identifies the likely location of the "Beautiful Gate" on Jerusalem's Temple Mount (Acts 3:2-10) bit.ly/3CAh35j #Archaeology #Jerusalem #TempleMount #History #NewTestament
In or near Chicago? Join our next Epic Archaeology tour through 3000 years of biblical history! Our next @orientalinst tour is Oct. 6th! Reserve your spot today! Space is limited! bit.ly/3fjKDD0 #Archaeology #Museums #BiblicalHistory
WHO was Nimrod? Genesis 10 describes him as "the first on earth to be a mighty man," and "a mighty hunter before the Lord." Historical and archaeological evidence points to Sargon of Akkad - founder of the Old Akkadian Dynasty in Mesopotamia. #Archaeology #Mesopotamia
Japanese scholars study solar eclipses recorded by Byzantine emperors to fine-tune discoveries in archaeo-astronomy heritagedaily.com/2022/09/byzant… #EpicArchaeology #archaeology #History #Astronomy #Byzantium
The palace-fortress of Herodium! Burial place of Herod the Great!
The palace-fortress of Herodium! Burial place of Herod the Great!
DRAGONS IN THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST: My latest article on ancient & medieval dragons is now available at @anujournal — It is a historical, philosophical, literary and theological exploration of dragons & serpents bit.ly/3tpFMnM #EpicArchaeology #Dragons
Check out our latest Monocle & Spade - Best selling author, and rock musician Doug Powell talks about his latest archaeological thrillers! youtu.be/3mcQsIIgySc #archaeology #novels #books
Join me next week, Thurs. April 7, 2pm CST as I discuss the Lead Tablet inscription from Mt. Ebal (Israel) with Dr. Scott Stripling. It may be the oldest Hebrew writing discovered in Israel! A Facebook LIVE event. #Archaeology #OldTestament #AncientIsrael
The central miracle asserted by Christians is the Incarnation. Every other miracle prepares for this, or exhibits this, or results from this." - CS Lewis, Miracles youtu.be/0OBnISNKajs My interview with Lewis scholar David Downing on the Grand Miracle #Advent #CSLewis #History
Can we pinpoint the celestial event the Magi likely saw when Christ was born? Check out my video with @FaithAscent (part 1). Thankful to my friend @PetrovichDoug for his insights into astronomy & ancient Egypt! youtu.be/hIAOiri4xDA #Archaeology #BethlehemStar #Christmas
New groundbreaking book by OT scholar @PetrovichDoug outlines ancient Israelites in Egypt! youtu.be/lB09-mX_oPo #EpicArchaeology #OldTestament #AncientIsrael #AncientEgypt
Join me & other writers from the latest issue of @anujournal tomorrow at 4:15 pm CST as we discuss the ancient world
Join me & other writers from the latest issue of @anujournal tomorrow at 4:15 pm CST as we discuss the ancient world
Drinking from the Well of the Past - Myth, History, Literature & Archaeology are all woven together in my second article to be published in @anujournal anunexpectedjournal.com/drinking-from-… #History #Literature #Truth #Myth
Excellent overview of the archaeology & history of Jerusalem in the Hellenistic Period!
Excellent overview of the archaeology & history of Jerusalem in the Hellenistic Period!
Please consider donating to my friend and ABR colleague @PetrovichDoug - a critically important issue on OT scholarship! The origins of ancient Israel.
Please consider donating to my friend and ABR colleague @PetrovichDoug - a critically important issue on OT scholarship! The origins of ancient Israel.
Destruction of Philistine Gath confirmed by archaeology biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/the-dest…
Had a blast with @TheBrianAuten & @TBapologetics talking biblical archaeology & apologetics @Apologetics315 - check it out!
Had a blast with @TheBrianAuten & @TBapologetics talking biblical archaeology & apologetics @Apologetics315 - check it out!
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“For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” (John 3:17)
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Is this significant? For sure.
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More #TheRingsOfPower feedback from @EpicArchaeology "... Stunning visuals for a story Tolkien did not write. Read the book." So far, that sums up the sentiments of every friend that knows Tolkien ... Great visuals, but not Tolkien.
To erase the nuance of what someone said in order to create a sound bite useful to discredit him or her is a violation of the Ninth Commandment (bearing false witness).
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The division I see is between those who have developed their worldview from getting to know different people versus those who have based their beliefs about such people on what social media influencers have said about them.