(1) Evidence of Joseph in Egypt

 "Joseph spared us monuments and ancient Egyptian drawing"

   This article provides evidences, beside the legend, about the existence of Joseph in ancient Egypt. It is based on the monumental “Bahr Yusef” Canal and the mysterious “Asiatic Caravan” drawing on a tomb wall at Beni-Hassan, Egypt. The article provides a connection to Joseph and his family, by interpreting the symbols and matching the time of the tomb’s written message to the biblical timeline and sources.

• Written by: Rami Nir

• Format: pdf.

• Version:  May 4, 2007.

• 30 pages

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(2) King David timeline

"Timeline of the Dynasty of King David"

Abstract: This article provides a timeline of the house of King David, starting from Adam, through the early Biblical history, the house of Jesse, focusing on Kingdom of David, parallel to the time life of “Temple I”. The author uses biblical sources and various methods to scale the timeline and map it to the Biblical sources.

• Written by: Rami Nir

• Format: pdf.

• Version:  May 5, 2007.

• 22 pages

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(3) Kings of Jerusalem & Samaria  

"Timeline of Kings of Jerusalem & Samaria"

Abstract: This article provides a timeline of the Kings of Jerusalem (Judah) and Samaria (Israel). The author uses biblical sources and various methods to scale the timeline and map it to the Biblical sources – “Kings” 1+2 and “Chronicles” 1+2. The article lists the 21 kings of Jerusalem (starting from David up to Zedekiah), 18 Kings of Samaria (from Jeroboam to Hoshea), and 23 High Cohens (from Aaron through Jehozadak).

• Written by: Rami Nir

• Format: pdf.

• Version:  May 6, 2007.

• 17 pages

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(4) Who was Samuel?  

"Historic Delusions" (Hebrew)

Abstract: The article examines the timeline and background of the prophet Samuel, in the times of Kings Saul and David. He finds historic contradictions in the Biblical texts, and attempts to find some order, reaching to some surprising and controversial conclusions.

The article is in Hebrew, and will be translated in the future.

• Written by: Avraham Lev

• Format: pdf.

• Language: Hebrew.

• Version:  May 13, 2007.

• 8 pages

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(5) Scroll of Ruth  

"Ruth"

Special for Shavuot (Pentecost), an essay on the scroll of Ruth.

 The article is in Hebrew,

• Written by: Rami Nir

• Format: pdf.

• Language: Hebrew.

• Version:  May 20, 2007.

• 6 pages

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(6) Scroll of Ruth   (2)    

"Ruth"      

Yet another special for Shavuot (Pentecost), an essay on the scroll of Ruth.

 The article is in Hebrew,

• Written by: Avraham Lev

• Format: pdf.

• Language: Hebrew.

• Version:  May 29, 2007.

• 4 pages

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(7) Article : Review of museums :

   One of the sources for information on the Biblical history and archaeology can be found in the small regional museums that are scattered across the country. They display local archaeological findings and artifacts, usually dug out in excavations of the ancient sites around the museum. A review of a selection of  these museums was prepared by our editorial contributor, Aviva. The article summarizes the featured topics in each museum, and provides sample photos, general information and references.

 Note: The article is updated from time to time, and more museums and information will be added.

• Written by: Aviva (her Hebrew web site: Merhav-ab.com)

• Format: word.

• Language: Hebrew.

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(8) Article : Great Revolt:

A summary of the Great revolt of the Jews against the Romans (66-74AD).

• Written by: Amit (my 13 year old sister; part of class assignment)

• Format: word.

• Language: Hebrew.

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(9) Article : Looking for The Source:

                                                                                                         New!  April 2009

    A search for the source of the Source - James Michener's novel on Tell Makor. An original article suggesting the location of the sites behind this great novel.

• Written by: Jack Elliot

• Format: pdf.

• Language: English.

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