Unearthed is a running collection of archaeological discoveries connected to the world of the Bible. I’m not digging with a real shovel. I’m digging with a computer mouse, sharing the rocks I stumble upon.

  • Turns Out…Caiaphas Was Real After All

    • The Caiaphas Ossuary (a bone box) was found in 1990 in Jerusalem in a 1st-century burial cave
    • Inscribed: “Joseph, son of Caiaphas” – dated to the time of Jesus
    • Ornate design points to a wealthy, high-status family
    • Caiaphas was a rare name at the time
    • Caiaphas was the high priest tied to Jesus’ trial in the Gospels
    • Widely considered strong evidence of the Caiaphas family outside Scripture

  • The Story of Hezekiah’s Tunnel

  • A Free Biblical Archeology Magazine Worth Subscribing To

    As I’ve been pondering the building of the Unearthed section, one resource I’ve really enjoyed is the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archeology. They publish a quarterly magazine called “Let The Stones Speak” that highlights real discoveries, timelines, and artifacts connected to the world of Scripture. The latest issue focuses on the House of David. What…