Even without planes or trains, travelers in biblical times had options. Find out what their options were and the benefits of each option. Donkeys are mentioned in the Bible as an early means of transportation (Exod 4.20). Balaam, the prophet, rode a donkey (Num 22.22-35). And the “humble king”… Read More

In biblical times, water travel was often the fastest option. Check out the different types of water travel used in biblical times. Rafts, Boats, and Ships Small rafts made from logs and dugout canoes were the first boats used for traveling and fishing along the Mediterranean coast. Few trees… Read More

Traveling in biblical times wasn’t easy and it was often dangerous. This article explains some of the reasons people risked travel. Holy Travel The people of Israel traveled to special holy places such as Shiloh, Dan, Bethel, and Jerusalem to worship and celebrate religious festivals (1 Sam 1;… Read More

Family feuds are always messy. The Samaritans were related to the Jews, but they had distinct beliefs that separated them from mainstream Judaism. Another group mentioned a few times in the New Testament is the Samaritans. The ancestors of the Samaritans came from the ten Israelite tribes… Read More

Sometimes the truth is buried—literally. But as archaeologists sift through the deserted remnants of the past, they often have rediscovered truth attested to in the Bible. Archaeology has helped to confirm some of the events reported in the Bible. Although it cannot “prove” every detail found in the Bible (since… Read More

In a courtroom, a testimony is more believable if there are multiple witnesses. Find out how ancient writings are witnesses to the truths found in the Bible Bible translators sometimes have difficulty rendering accurate translations of certain Hebrew words until these words (or words similar to them) are discovered in… Read More

What was the average height of men in New Testament times? What kind of coins were used during the period of the exile? Archaeology helps us learn about daily life in biblical times. Some archaeological finds provide us with information on what life was like in biblical times in the… Read More

Picking out a Bible can be an overwhelming task. Read these helpful tips to pick the right translation for you. Anyone who has ever gone into a bookstore or shopped online for a new Bible knows that there are lots of possibilities and decisions to make. There are more… Read More

Today there are countless translations and paraphrases of the English Bible. Find out how the English Bibles we have today were influenced by people and events in the past. The story of the English Bible spans more than 13 centuries of fascinating history. In that period, the English language… Read More

What questions should you ask yourself when picking out a Bible? Find out here. No one English translation of the Bible is the absolute best. Each one has its strengths, as well as its weaknesses. Any one translation may be better than another for a particular situation or purpose. Read More