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A mature excavated archaeological site showing the ruins of the Pool of Bethesda, with stone walls and grass covered earth, situated just below modern-day ground level and with modern city surrounding it

Jul 29 Blog

The Bethesda Pool, Site of One of Jesus’ Miracles

The Bethesda Pool, where Jesus heals the paralytic man in the Gospel of John, is a complex site. It appears to have been a mikveh, or ritual bath.

Aug 11 Blog

Medicine in the Ancient World

By: Sarah Yeomans

What exactly did ancient cultures do to combat disease and injury, and did these methods have any real basis in science as we know it today? The answers may surprise you.

May 4 Blog

Justinian Plague Linked to the Black Death

By: Noah Wiener

Bacterial research has linked the Justinian Plague to the world’s most infamous affliction, the Black Death.

Apr 15 eBook

Ten Top Biblical Archaeology Discoveries

By: BAS Admin

This free eBook brings together the exciting worlds of archaeology and the Bible in ten top Biblical archaeology discoveries! Learn the stories behind Biblical archaeology finds like the Pool of Siloam in Israel, where the Gospel of John says Jesus miraculously restored sight to a blind man.

Jan 6 Blog

Top 10 Archaeological Finds in 2013

By: Noah Wiener

The New Year is a time to reflect, and we’ve put together a list of the top ten Biblical archaeology finds from 2013.

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