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[ARCHAEOLOGY FINDINGS]

Major Evidences Regarding Old Testament Bible — answersingenesis.org — a vast collection of Biblical archaeology findings — facts and evidence show you how the Bible offers the best explanation of the world’s geology, anthropology, and astronomy.

Tomb of King Herod discovered in West Bank
Herod, sometimes called Herod the Great, was appointed king of Judea by the Romans in around 40 BC. Old Testament confirms.
"The location and unique nature of the findings, as well as the historical record, leave no doubt that this was Herod's burial site.”

First Temple seal found in Jerusalem
"The seal of the Temech family gives us a direct connection between archeology and the biblical sources and serves as actual evidence of a family mentioned in the Bible,"

Dead Sea Scrolls — Original Old & New Testament texts.
Researchers found scrolls to match in virtually every instance of our modern day Old & New Testament Bibles.

Nehemiah's wall uncovered — Old Testament confirms dated to book of Nehemiah.
The archeologist, who rose to international prominence for her recent excavation that may have uncovered the biblical palace of King David, was able to date the wall to Nehemiah.

Tablet provides proof for Old Testament — "Old Testaments are based on fact"
Michael Jursa, professor from Vienna — "the most important find in Biblical archaeology for 100 years, a discovery that supports the view that the historical books of the Old Testament are based on fact."

Queen Jezebel's seal. — One of the bible's most powerful and reviled women.
Dutch researcher Marjo Korpel identified article IDAM 65-321 as the official seal of Queen Jezebel.

Cylinder of King Cyrus of Persia - Remarkable fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy — Old Testament.

Assyrian empire emerges from the dust — Old Testament confirms.
Perhaps archaeology's most dramatic find among the treasure troves of the past was the discovery of the remains of the ancient Assyrian Empire.

King David’s existence verified by inscription — Old Testament confirms.
British historian Paul Johnson observes a shift in thinking concerning even the most ancient events recorded in the Bible: “The science of modern archaeology and historical philology actually provides verification of the most ancient biblical texts.

Archaeologist William F. Albright — "Discovery after discovery has established the accuracy of innumerable details, and has brought increased recognition to the value of the Bible as a source of history" (The Archaeology of Palestine, 1960, pp. 127-128).

Does archaeology prove the Bible? — Archaeologist Nelson Glueck states:
“It may be stated categorically that no archaeological discovery has ever controverted a Biblical reference. Scores of archaeological findings have been made which confirm in clear outline or in exact detail historical statements in the Bible."

Walls of Jericho — Bryant Wood-internationally recognized authority on the archaeology of Jericho:
"The archaeological evidence supports the historical accuracy of the biblical account in every detail. Every aspect of the story that could possibly be verified by the findings of archaeology is, in fact, verified."

[BIBLE PROPHECIES]

Jerusalem would become an international problem - the groundwork for the future fulfillment of this prophecy is in place.

Parable of the fig tree 'Israel' - fulfilled in 1948 & end time prophecy.

The Gospel preached to the whole world - this prophecy could not be fulfilled until recent times.

The world-able to simultaneously witness events. - it is now common for people worldwide to simultaneously witness events via television and the Internet.

Human race would have the ability to exterminate itself - This prophecy could not be fulfilled until man had the potential for self-extinction through weapons of mass destruction.

Union of European nations - it wasn't until the 10th nation, Greece, was admitted in 1981 that any conceivable fulfillment of this prophecy was even possible.

End-time king of the North & South - geopolitical conditions lining up for this inevitable clash. Here is yet another prophesied circumstance for which the stage has now been set within our lifetime!

Jacob's descendants would regain control of Israel - Despite its tiny size, Israel prevailed in these wars, preventing its people from being uprooted again, as they had been in ancient times.

Israel would be brought back to life -Ezekiel had prophesied about 2600 years ago, the Jews were brought back to the land, and the country of Israel was brought back to life.

Isaiah spoke of a Israel being reborn in one day - This accurately describes what happened on May 14, 1948 - when the Jews declared independence for Israel as a united and sovereign nation for the first time in 2900 years.

Israel would be re-established as a united nation - The prophet Ezekiel said that God would one day bring the people of Israel back to Israel, as a united nation.

Ezekiel predicted when Israel would be re-established - In Ezekiel 4:3-6, the prophet said the Jews, who had lost control of their homeland, would be punished for 430 years. This prophecy, according to Bible scholar Grant Jeffrey, pinpointed the 1948 rebirth of Israel.

The people of Israel would return to "their own land" — After many centuries of dispersion, hundreds of thousands of Jews returned to their ancient homeland beginning in the late 1800s.

Israel's army would be disproportionately powerful — This Bible passage says that 5 people would be able to chase away 100 people, and that 100 would be able to chase away 10,000.

The fortunes of the people of Israel would be restored — In 1999, for example, Israel's per capita Gross Domestic Product was twice as prosperous than the neighboring countries.

[PROPHECY REFERENCES]

www.answersingenesis.org
www.100prophecies.org

Biblical Archaeology discoveries & Bible Prophecies Prove Authenticity of Old & New Testament Bible.