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The Seraiah Assumption and the Decree of Daniel 9:25 4/17/2019 - by Rick Lanser MDiv

In this article we will discuss why the decree of Daniel 9:25 must be identified with one issued by the Persian king Artaxerxes I, known also as Longimanus, in his seventh regnal year...

Pinpointing the Date of Christ's Birth 12/17/2018 - by Rick Lanser MDiv

I have just recently realized that some objective biblical criteria do exist for dating the birth of Christ, and can be used to restrict our options to a very narrow range of possibilities...

Report on the Near East Archaeological Society Annual Meeting (2018) 12/15/2018 - by Don McNeeley

The Near East Archaeological Society (NEAS) under the umbrella of the Evangelical Theological Society met in Denver, CO from 13-15 November 2018. Every year, this meeting seems to get better and better and this year was no different.

When Did Herod the Great Die? Part 2 11/7/2018 - by Rick Lanser MDiv

We now conclude this study of the death date of Herod by looking at a few additional ideas raised by a few commentators against the 4 BC theory...

When Did Herod the Great Die? Part 1 10/9/2018 - by Rick Lanser MDiv

With a 37 BC date for the start of Herod’s reign thus set on a firm foundation, we will now look at some events connected with his death. Doing so will help us evaluate the arguments of those who advocate a 1 BC date for Herod’s death, with its ramifications for the dates of Christ’s birth and crucifixion...

The First Year of Herod the Great’s Reign 8/8/2018 - by Rick Lanser MDiv

This article gives some specific rebuttals to the contention that Herod’s reign must be dated from his appointment by the Romans, supposedly in 39 BC...

Please Help Support the Ministry of Dr. Bryant Wood 7/18/2018 - by Scott Lanser MA

The Board of Directors of the Associates for Biblical Research is especially proud of the job Dr. Bryant Wood has done to initiate, direct and facilitate this work at Khirbet el-Maqatir...

NEWS RELEASE: Dr. Scott Stripling / Featured Guest on The 700 Club / July 16, 2018 7/5/2018 - by Lien Voong

ABR is excited to announce that Dr. Scott Stripling, Director of Excavations for ABR, will be interviewed on The 700 Club on Monday, July 16th...

John 2:12–21 and Herodian Chronology 6/29/2018 - by Rick Lanser MDiv

This article will mainly examine what John 2:12–21 says about the 46 years Herod’s temple had been under construction as of the first Passover of Jesus’ public ministry, bringing in as needed reasons to assign the beginning of the reign of Herod to the traditional date of 37 BC, rather than the 36 BC date some researchers have recently promoted...

ABR Urgently Needs Your Help! 6/20/2018 - by Scott Lanser MA

We only have ten days left in ABR’s fiscal year, and we are significantly behind in donations...

What was the “Fifteenth Year of Tiberius”? 5/30/2018 - by Rick Lanser MDiv

We are going to look at something Luke reports: the ministry of John the Baptist coincided with the 15th year of Tiberius Caesar (Lk 3:1). This is often cited as evidence the Crucifixion took place in AD 33, but it will be shown it can very reasonably be reconciled with AD 30—for which, we must not forget, the previous studies in this series have already shown strong scriptural support...

The Ministry of ABR, Spring 2018 5/16/2018 - by Scott Lanser MA

We are living in days of confusion and complexity as we experience the daily upheaval that is going on in Western culture. In every community and townhall we are discovering direct challenges to the Christian values our country was built upon...

Understanding the 2,300 “Evenings and Mornings” of Daniel 8:14 4/30/2018 - by Rick Lanser MDiv

At the 2017 Evangelical Theological Society meeting in Providence, Rhode Island, I had a conversation with a friend about the meaning of the 2,300 “evenings and mornings” mentioned in Daniel 8:14...

A Report on the Genesis 5 and 11 Research Project: Updated July 27, 2018 4/29/2018 - by Henry B Smith Jr MA MAR

The Genesis 5 and 11 Research Project continues to produce new research articles and uncover evidence regarding the genealogies of Genesis 5 and 11...

How Acts and Galatians Indicate the Date of the Crucifixion 3/26/2018 - by Rick Lanser MDiv

My goal in this paper is to look closely at details in Scripture itself that point to a clear-cut date for the Crucifixion...

How the Passover Illuminates the Date of the Crucifixion 2/28/2018 - by Rick Lanser MDiv

I have found that a close study of the term “Passover” and matters related to it profoundly illustrates how intricately the Lord God has tied together the books of the Bible, where one part far removed from another explains and illuminates an obscure detail elsewhere that is otherwise almost inscrutable...

Khirbet el-Maqatir, Winter 2018: Week Two Report 1/16/2018 - by Scott Stripling DMin

After our first week of work documenting the Khirbet el-Maqatir finds, on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 2-3, we diligently worked through our mountain of publication material...

Khirbet el-Maqatir, Winter 2018: Week One Report 1/10/2018 - by Scott Stripling DMin

Nine ABR team members arrived in Israel on Tuesday evening, December 26, 2017, and another three on Wednesday the 27th to begin our first week of processing objects from ABR's dig at Khirbet el-Maqatir...

Christmas Greetings from ABR 11/30/2017 - by Scott Lanser MA

The Christmas season brings many memories and emotions to our hearts, as we draw from life’s experiences reflections of past joys and sorrows. My childhood was filled with magical memories of Christmas with my 4 brothers, and even as there were painful experiences along the way, there was always a true happiness to the season...

Report on the Near East Archaeological Society Annual Meeting (2017) 11/27/2017 - by Don McNeeley

The 2017 Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) annual conference was held in Providence, RI from November 15-17, 2017. The Near East Archaeological Society (NEAS) holds its annual meeting under the ETS umbrella, and again this year, members of the Associates for Biblical Research (ABR) attended in force.

Shiloh Dig Announcement: Suzanne Lattimer Named Assistant Director 7/31/2017 - by Henry B Smith Jr MA MAR

Dr. Scott Stripling, Director of the Associates for Biblical Research’s Shiloh Excavations, recently announced the appointment of Mrs. Suzanne Lattimer as Assistant Director of the Shiloh Excavations.

Thank you so much for your support, dear friends! 7/21/2017 - by Scott Lanser MA

The ABR board and staff thanks the entire ABR family for your many donations that met our financial needs for the 2017-18 fiscal year!

Crossing the Finish Line with ABR 5/13/2017 - by Scott Lanser MA

In just six weeks ABR will be wrapping up the 2017 fiscal year with mixed emotions...

From Adam to Abraham: An Update on the Genesis 5 and 11 Research Project: Dec. 16, 2017 4/26/2017 - by Henry B Smith Jr MA MAR

The goal of this article is to update the ABR community of supporters and other interested readers on the present state of the Genesis 5 and 11 Research Project. The project officially began in 2016 (with its unofficial roots extending back to 2010). The research has produced substantial fruit, and as a result, ABR is pleased to announce plans to publish our first book, tentatively titled, "From Adam to Abraham: The Case for the Septuagint’s Chronology in Genesis 5 and 11." This update will survey the goals of the project, describe new developments and the present direction of our research, answer some questions we have received about Genesis 5 and 11 from supporters, and briefly outline plans for publication(s).

Please Support ABR's Annual Friends Banquet! 3/21/2017 - by Scott Lanser MA

The 2017 Associates for Biblical Research Friends Banquet is just around the corner, on Monday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m...

Biblical Archaeology Meets the Hatfields and McCoys 2/9/2017 - by Scott Stripling DMin

Five years ago I came up with the idea of a traveling museum exhibit on the excavations at Khirbet el-Maqatir. I saw it as a great way to educate the public about our excavation, recruit volunteers, and buttress the reliability of the biblical text.

Shepherd, Potter, Spy—and the Star Namer 1/30/2017 - by Peggy Consolver

Peggy Miracle Consolver, an ABR supporter and dig volunteer, has published a book and study guide partially inspired by ABR’s research and her participation in the ABR excavations at Khirbet el-Maqatir, Israel. Read about her experiences, her book, and why she is returning to Israel to dig with ABR at Shiloh!

Please Help Support the Ministry of Dr. Bryant Wood 1/17/2017 - by Scott Lanser MA

The Board of Directors of the Associates for Biblical Research is especially proud of the job Dr. Bryant Wood has done to initiate, direct and facilitate this work at Khirbet el-Maqatir...

The Grand Finale at Khirbet el-Maqatir 1/8/2017 - by Scott Stripling DMin

Happy New Year from Jerusalem! Upon our arrival in Israel, we organized our office and met with our volunteers for orientation...

A Look Back at the 2016 Near East Archaeological Society Annual Meeting 11/28/2016 - by Don McNeeley

San Antonio, Texas, the city of the Alamo, was the location of the 2016 Near East Archaeological Society (NEAS) annual meeting...

October 2016 Ministry Update and Appeal Letter 10/18/2016 - by Scott Lanser MA

Here are some highlights of ABR’s ministry, including some of the important ministry developments and opportunities that the Lord has set before us...

Khirbet el-Maqatir Spring 2016 Season: Touring Report June 12-June 17 6/24/2016 - by Don McNeeley

Whew!!! We finished the three weeks of excavations and even added an additional day. As was previously noted in our weekly reports, the dig season revealed many great features and artifacts that assist in understanding the society of the various occupational levels at Khirbet el-Maqatir. Everything from the walls revealed, the pottery re-constructed, the objects photographed, and even the color of the soil excavated provide clues to help reconstruct the biblical past. But, now it is time to branch out from Maqatir and get that bigger picture of the Bible that only comes from visiting the places we read about in Scripture. But where to start?

Khirbet el-Maqatir Spring 2016 Season: Week Three, June 6-June 12 6/20/2016 - by Brian N Peterson PhD

The third week of our final season ended in a fashion typical of final days at Maqatir over the past few years. Silos, underground networks of tunnels, mosaic floors, and coins from a variety of eras all came to light in the last few days of our dig season...

Khirbet el-Maqatir Spring 2016 Season: Week Two, May 30-June 5 6/14/2016 - by Suzanne Lattimer

The days have blended together this week. We added an extra dig day Sunday due to our rained out day last week. Everyone was a bit unsure what day it actually was, but this we do know: It’s now the weekend!...

Supporting the ministry of ABR 6/6/2016 - by Scott Lanser MA

I am writing today to thank you for praying for ABR and to bring you an update on this ministry...

Khirbet el-Maqatir Spring 2016 Season: Week One, May 22-29 6/6/2016 - by Bryant G. Wood PhD

The first week of our 2016 season was different than our normal first week—we had a rare weather event. For the first time in 14 seasons of excavating at KeM in May, we experienced heavy rain...

My Israel Diary, Winter 2016 1/21/2016 - by Scott Stripling DMin

Due to elevated political tensions in the West Bank, we decided to spend this winter processing our finds for publication, not excavating at ABR's dig at Khirbet el-Maqatir. Six brave pilgrims joined me for the expedition. Here is a summary of our very productive trip.

A Review of the 2015 Evangelical Theological Society Annual Meeting 12/12/2015 - by Don McNeeley

From November 17-19, 2015, over 2,800 evangelical scholars, academics, researchers, and other interested men and women came to Atlanta, GA to hear hundreds of great presentations on a variety of subjects. As an affiliated society of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS), the Near East Archaeological Society (NEAS) holds its annual meeting during the ETS annual meeting. Many of the Associates for Biblical Research (ABR) scholars are also members of the NEAS; and again this year, their presence was meaningful and provided some great ideas based on their research.

Amazing Progress, and Important Needs: Remembering ABR at Year's End 11/28/2015 - by Scott Lanser MA

“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son…”

I Have Seen It All!!! 8/30/2015 - by Scott Stripling DMin

A friend at church recently told me that he would like to go with me to Israel, but he and his wife had been there in 2010, and thanks to a great tour guide, had seen everything. I chuckled to his face, but laughed hysterically once I reached the social safety of my Toyota Yaris. Long ago I lost count of how many times I have been in Israel and Jordan, yet on each new trip I manage to see many new sites.

Finishing well: A thank-you to all our ABR donors 8/4/2015 - by Scott Lanser MA

It is with a grateful heart that I write to you today to inform you that the $30,000 shortfall that ABR was facing at the close of our fiscal year has been met. Many thanks to all of you who provided donations, large and small, so that ABR could finish the year with all of its obligations met and its ministries fully funded.

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