A Christian apologetics ministry dedicated to demonstrating the historical reliability of the Bible through archaeological and biblical research.

About FAQ Contact

Dig up the Truth with Bible and Spade magazine »
Include comments in search

Volunteer at the Shiloh Excavations.

Solomon Temple Era Ivory Pomegranate may be Authentic

Non-Technical - Dec 29, 2008 - by Henry B. Smith Jr. MA

Share/recommend this article:

Excerpt Continue reading

Explore

In Quest of the Temple MountIn a sense, this book is the culmination of Leen Ritmeyer’s life and career. Of the April 1984 Inter...First Temple-Era Artifacts Unearthed on Temple MountIsraeli archaeologists recently announced the discovery of the first artifacts to have been unearthe...Genesis 1 and the RaqiaAs we read the narrative of Genesis 1, we repeatedly encounter the word “expanse” or “firmament.” Th...

Support

Like this artice?

Our Ministry relies on the generosity of people like you. Every small donation helps us develop and publish great articles.

Please support ABR!

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover & PayPal

An Israeli scientist employed by the defense in the Jerusalem forgery trial has concluded that the inscription on the famous ivory pomegranate (“[Belonging] to the Temple of [Yahwe]h, consecrated to the priests”) is authentic.

http://www.bib-arch.org/news/news-ivory-pomegranate.asp

Get the Free Monthly ABR Newsletter »

The lastest Biblical archaeology news, creation/evolution issues, book reviews, resources, and current ABR activities.

We need your support!

Our ministry relies on the generosity of people like you, who make it possible for us to develop and publish great articles. If you enjoyed this article, please consider supporting ABR with a small donation or by becoming a member.