Research Articles: All posts by Scott Stripling DMin

Maqatir Monastery Money 2/15/2019 - by Scott Stripling DMin

A coin inscribed with “King Agrippa” was recently found by an Israeli boy on a school trip. This is the same Agrippa who had the Apostle James murdered and who jailed the Apostle Peter.

This fascinating story was recently featured in a news report filed by the Christian News Network with an interview with ABR’s Director of Excavations, Dr. Scott Stripling, and ABR’s Director, Scott Lanser.

Dr. Stripling pointed out that the Agrippa coin that was discovered was the same type of Agrippa coin discovered by ABR’s archaeologists at Khirbet el-Maqatir (the site ABR believes is the Conquest city of Ai). Dr. Stripling wrote about the Agrippa coin discovered at Maqatir in an article for ABR’s Bible and Spade magazine entitled, Maqatir Monastery Money, which we share here as our bonus article for the month of February.

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...

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.

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...

Khirbet el-Maqatir Spring 2016 Season: Radio Interview 7/5/2016 - by Scott Stripling DMin

Dr. Scott Stripling joins host Gordon Govier on "The Book and the Spade" radio program in this two-part interview about the 2016 season at Khirbet el-Maqatir.

Archaeology 101: With Dr. Scott Stripling 2/19/2016 - by Scott Stripling DMin

Logos Bible Software has added Archaeology 101 video material to its product offerings. The video features Dr. Scott Stripling, ABR Director of Excavations at Khirbet el-Maqatir, Israel.

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.

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.

2014 Excavations at Kh. el-Maqatir: A Proposed New Location for Ai and Ephraim 3/9/2015 - by Scott Stripling DMin

ABR's ongoing excavation at Khirbet el-Maqatir in 2014 brought to light some exciting new finds.

The Winter 2014 Dig at Khirbet el-Maqatir 1/5/2015 - by Scott Stripling DMin

For the fifth year, Dig Director Dr. Scott Stripling led a team of diggers to Israel to continue excavations at Khirbet el-Maqatir.

The Destruction of Antiquities 10/22/2014 - by Scott Stripling DMin

Archaeological sites are in danger around the Ancient Near East. While there are antiquities laws in place throughout the region, they rarely suffice to deter the destruction. Once the crime is committed, the data is irretrievably lost, or at best, it is devalued. The plot of Clive Cussler’s best-selling novel, Crescent Dawn, portrays the conflict between those who want to preserve antiquities and those who want to plunder or destroy them. Sadly, this goes far beyond fictional depictions. There are four main causes of the destruction of antiquities...

The 2014 Season at Khirbet el-Maqatir 6/23/2014 - by Scott Stripling DMin

Listen to this two-part radio interview with Dr. Scott Stripling about the 2014 excavation season at Khirbet el-Maqatir.

Ritual Purity at Khirbet el-Maqatir's First Century Village and The First Jewish Revolt against Rome 4/3/2014 - by Scott Stripling DMin

On February 8, 2014, a symposium was held at Houston Baptist University in conjunction with the new archaeological exhibit, " Khirbet el-Maqatir: History of a Biblical Site." Dr. Scott Stripling presents: "Ritual Purity at Khirbet el-Maqatir's First Century Village and First Jewish Revolt against Rome"

The Benefit of the Doubt 3/17/2014 - by Scott Stripling DMin

Recently, archaeological remains were discovered in Jerusalem that affirmed the presence of Hasmoneans in Jerusalem during the second century BC. This was in accord with historical texts, such as the book of 1 Maccabees. In this brief article, Dr. Scott Stripling illustrates how the principle of the "benefit of the doubt" is often applied to some written texts, but with a double standard when it comes to King David and the Bible.

Joshua's Ai Exhibit At Houston Baptist University Interview with Scott Stripling 1/27/2014 - by Scott Stripling DMin

The exhibit, “Khirbet el-Maqatir: History of a Biblical Site,” will feature a Symposium and Conference that will take place on Saturday February 8, 2014.

2013 Winter Dig at Khirbet el-Maqatir 1/16/2014 - by Scott Stripling DMin

To understand the Winter 2013 excavation at Khirbet el-Maqatir, we have to go back to the last day of the summer 2013 dig.

The Valley of Elah in the Days of Saul and David 2/12/2013 - by Scott Stripling DMin

Dr. Scott Stripling describes the ruins at Khirbet Qeifaya, where King Saul and David fought in battle against the Philistines at the Elah Valley. A pottery shard with Hebrew writing was discovered here in 2008.

The Prophecy of Jesus and The Temple 2/8/2013 - by Scott Stripling DMin

Dr. Scott Stripling discusses the prophecy of Christ in Matthew 24:1 in this video clip, foretelling the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple.

ABR Discovers a Baptistry in the Khirbet el-Maqatir Monastery 1/4/2013 - by Scott Stripling DMin

Dr. Scott Stripling discusses the discovery of a baptistry in the Khirbet el-Maqatir monastery. Early Christians would have been baptized in this facility by immersion. December 2012.

ABR Associate Scott Stripling Appears on the Michael Fernandez Show 3/19/2012 - by Scott Stripling DMin

Dr. Scott Stripling is interviewed by Michael Fernandez in this video.