By Joshua Ake “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world” (Luke 2:1). When Luke writes this passage, .
Pastor Lawrence Exum I have been a pastor and collector of Biblically related antiquities for over twenty years. Prior to pastoring, I was a Christian school teacher and principal .
Biblical Archaeology Discoveries Ancient pottery and coins from the time of the Bible can help bring to light the messages from the bible. These finds give us a deeper understanding .
by Jeff Garcia Tiberius (Claudius Nero), the second emperor of Rome, ruled from 14 to 37 AD. He controlled the land of Israel through client-rulers, in particular, Herod the .
By David Hendin Dear Mr. Hendin—How do you know that the denarius of Tiberius with the MAXIM PONTIF reverse is really the “Tribute penny” that is mentioned in Mark .
By David Hendin A couple of my friends from Jerusalem, died in the mid 1990s. They were especially interesting because of the key roles they played in the Dead .
Family Heirloom from the Holy Land A family heirloom purchased from the Holy Land holds deep meaning and significance. It brings a family together as they talk about the .
History of Mishriky Antiquities For the last 50 years in Jerusalem Zak Mishriky has been selling antiquities in Israel. Visitors to his store in Jerusalem and to all its .