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Items Of Special Interest

America and Britain in Prophecy

Have the prophetic identities of Ephraim and Manasseh been reversed? Proponents argue a major change in the Lost Ten Tribes Theory.

Consider the implication:

The United States and Great Britain in Prophecy

Archaeologist Ignites Temple Squabble

Archeologist Leen Ritmeyer derides new temple site theory, misquoting BibArch editor and publisher Michael Germano in the process. Rapidly gaining the attention of biblical scholars and archeologists is Ernest Martin's controversial, astounding thesis that the true location of the Second Temple, that is, Herod's Temple, was in fact south of the Haram esh-Sharif above the Gihon Spring. Ultimately this theory may impact your life. You need to know why!

Read our editorial:

Fighting Words: Specialist Berates Martin's Temple Theory and an Irate Martin Responds.

Do We Live in The Last Days?

Many evangelicals and other Maximalists believe so. There is an explosion of books, pamphlets and videos carrying an end-time theme and the rapture of believers before the Great Tribulation. Explore our analysis of Armageddon and biblical prophecy.

Read about Europe and America's future:

**"The Last Days" in Biblical Prophecy**

Interested in Digging in 2005?

BibArch provides up-to-date resources for making your trip successful -- Excavation Opportunities, Travel Tips, Items to Bring, Security & Safety, Travel Advisories, and much more. Since 911 travelers to the Levant need to be observant and take extra care to maintain their security. Nevertheless, the 2005 summer season in the Levant can be your travel opportunity of a lifetime.

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In Perspectives

Feature Articles

	The Significance of έκκλησία in the New Testament by Trevor Gervase Jalland. What is the meaning of the word ekklesia? What does it suggest as to disunion in the Church of God?
	On The Last Supper Menu: Was It Leavened or Unleavened Bread? by Michael P. Germano Did Jesus and his disciples eat leavened or unleavened bread at the Last Supper? On that occasion Jesus took artos and "broke it and gave it to them" (Luke 22:19). He then passed it out to his disciples and they ate it. Was this artos leavened or unleavened bread?

Chronology of the Exodus and the Israelite Conquest of Canaan by Richard H. Paige
When was the Exodus and the Israelite Conquest of Canaan? This probably the single most complicated area in biblical studies today. In this three part series biblical historian Richard Paige shows how the archaeological data can be explained.
Part I 13th or 15th Century? | Part II The Conquest of Canaan

	Second Temple Messianism: Comparing the Dead Sea Scrolls and Acts 2:36 by Michael V. Houghton, Sr. Many of the Jewish people of the Herodian era expected not just one messiah but at least two�Messiah ben David and Messiah ben Zadok. Is this dual messianic expectation found in the book of Acts?
	The Temples of Jerusalem by David W. Sielaff. The director of ASK sets forth the theory that the location of the Jewish Temples was above and west of the Gihon spring in Jerusalem and explains its significance for the world.
	Is Jerusalem's Oldest Known Synagogue Originally Christian? by Michael P. Germano.

Part I A Holy Site of Jews and Christians | Part II The Findings | Part III The Explanation

A small synagogue on Mt. Zion, called the Tomb of David, is seen by many as Jerusalem's oldest known synagogue. But in actual fact is it a Christian church-synagogue built in the late first century by no other than a cousin of Jesus of Nazareth?

The Seventy Weeks Prophecy: Does it Lead to Jesus? by Michael P. Germano

Part I The Removal of Sin | Part II The Prophecy Fulfilled

To whom does Daniel 9:24-26 refer? Christendom needs to take a new look at one of its most misunderstood prophecies. It was Yahweh, not Cyrus, who commanded the restoration and rebuilding of Jerusalem.

	First Maccabees: The Remarkable Chronicle of the Maccabees by Doug Ward The story of the Maccabees, as recorded in the book of I Maccabees, still provides inspiration today. Relying on God and drawing strength from the scriptures, Mattathias and his sons prevailed against a powerful empire and reclaimed the Temple.
	Sacred Festivals: The Seven Feasts and Annual Sabbaths of the Hebrew Scriptures by Michael P. Germano Some argue that these days should be kept by Christians. In calendar quarrels others dispute when these days occur. But now, even their identity is in question. Do the biblical holy days have any meaning for today's world?
	Spinning the New Testament: A True and Tested Formula for Its Misunderstanding by Michael P. Germano Rank-and-file Christians don't ordinarily think of their ministers, pastors, priests, and lay friends as spinning the Bible. Yet, from the earliest days of the Church, clerics and laity alike have placed their spin on God's word. How does this effect our understanding?

	The Water System of Jerusalem and Its Implications for the Historicity of Joab's Conquest by Terrence J. Kleven As recent geological, philological and archaeological evidence converges in affirming the existence of some type of substantial water system in Jebusite Jerusalem, it appears that a reasonable case can be made for the plausibility of the depiction in II Samuel 5.
	King David's Lost Tomb and Treasure by Gary Arvidson

Part I The World's Richest King | Part II The Tomb | Part III The Adventure

Josephus claimed that King David's tomb contained a huge quantity of treasure�silver, gold, and precious objects. Does this famous sepulcher and treasury remain intact today?

Locating Jerusalem's Fountain Gate by Bill Lavers

Part I The Secret Visit | Part II The Inspection | Part III The Steps to the Gihon | Part IV The Angle

The Fountain Gate is an important landmark for determining the site of the Solomonic Temple and for locating King David's lost tomb. While traditional wisdom places the gate at the southern end of the city of David by the lower pool Bill Lavers argues in this four part series that the evidence suggests that the Fountain Gate is actually the Spring Gate above the Gihon Spring.

The Real "Ark Mystery" by Doug Ward

Lost for nearly 2600 years the Ark of the Covenant continues to intrigue erstwhile Indiana Joneses. Why did God allow the ark to be lost? What can we learn from the biblical account of the Ark?

The Decree of Artaxerxes: Is it the Key to the Date of the Crucifixion? by Michael P. Germano

The decree of Artaxerxes at Ezra 7:11-26 is important to many Christians as they date the issuance of the decree as the beginning point of the Seventy-Weeks Prophecy of Daniel (Daniel 9:25-26). Are they misinformed?

Costume and Dress in Early Christian Art by Norman A. Ruben

The artistic portrayal of characters in mythical and biblical scenes in contemporary costume followed Greco-Roman artistic traditions. A striking feature of the dress of biblical figures in early Christian art is ordinariness.

The Last Seder: Unscrambling its Baffling Chronology by Michael P. Germano

Part I The Issues | Part II The Theory | Part III Testing the Theory (in preparation)

Is there a solution to the chronology of the Passover of Jesus death as given in the gospels? Was this a Passover Seder or a communion service? When and where did The Last Supper occur?

The Sinaitic Covenant and the Law of Moses: Irrelevant? Or, Do They Still Matter? by Michael P. Germano

Messianic Jews and several Christian groups observe the weekly and annual Sabbaths, the biblical dietary laws, fast on Yom Kippur, and circumcise their male children. Are these practices required of the people of God in today's world?

Golgotha! Calvary and the Elusive Tomb of Jesus of Nazareth by Michael P. Germano

Does the Church of the Holy Sepulcher mark the place where humanity's savior died? Is his tomb there? Did Constantine's excavators find the authentic tomb of Jesus of Nazareth or has orthodox Christianity been victim of an incredible ruse?

Jerusalem's Temples: Lost and Found? or Simply Forgotten? by Michael P. Germano

Is the Haram esh-Sharif the site of the ancient Roman Fortress Antonia? Has the site been found at last? New study says, yes!

Plugging the Gaps in the Gap Theory: Genesis 1 Revisited by Doug Ward

How old is the earth? What does Genesis 1 actually discuss? It may not be what you thought!

The Search for the Lost Ten Tribes of Israel: Their Identity Lies in the World of Molecular Genetics and DNA Research by Michael P. Germano

Where are the Lost Ten Tribes of Israel? Archaeology, history, and linguistics fail to explain their fate. Can the science of molecular genetics help identify their descendants? A new scientific approach could put this matter to an end.

The Upper Room: Was It the Site of the First Christian Pentecost? by Michael P. Germano
Jesus and The Twelve celebrated the Last Supper in the Upper Room. Did his followers also assemble in this famous Upper Room for the first Christian Pentecost? Did this event have a connection with the Second Temple?

Editorials

	Islamic Europe? The Rise of Eurabia Can pacifist old Europe survive Islam? Will Islam swamp France, Germany, and the rest of the secular socialist states of old Europe?
	Fighting Words: Specialist Berates Martin's Temple Theory and an Irate Martin Responds Ernest Martin places Herod's temple just south of the Haram esh-Sharif. Leen Ritmeyer ridicules the idea and dismisses it outright. So, what's the problem?
	Apostolic Christianity: Is it Meant for Us? Does the Christianity of the first Christians define "the Way" we are to live? Many believers seek to emulate the first Christians. How relevant are the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the early Christians for Christianity today?
	Neanderthals Again? Has the Media Got It Right? Neanderthals are newsworthy, but did they mix their genes with early humans? Some members of the media report no. Are they right? Or do they need to get the data straight?
	The Billboard States that Jesus was a Vegetarian--Was He? Some believe so, and they want you to stop eating meat. Should you? Did Jesus teach his followers to avoid animal flesh? The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals want you to believe so.
	Wanted: White Male Jew to Serve as Final Antichrist Will the Antichrist be Jewish? Is he alive today? Do we live in the final days? Some Christians believe so. What do the Scriptures say on this controversial matter?

Comments from Viewers

	Ernest Martin Answers Viewers Critical Comments About the Location of the Second Temple His bold new theory for the location of the Temple in Herod's time has scholars talking. Will the Martin Theory hold up?
	A Very Sad Day for Archaeologists Viewer dismayed over alleged damage to the Haram esh-Sharif.
	Go Back to Genesis Again and Read It Properly! What is necessary is a correct reading of Genesis 1.
	The Lost 10 Tribes Does the lack of a truly northern record cloud our understanding of the "Lost" Ten Tribes of Israel?
	Was Jesus a Vegetarian? Did Jesus, in the earliest NT translations, never eat meat or multiply "fish" in his miracles?

Questions & Answers

	Can Science and mtDNA Prove the Bible False? Does Science have anything to prove about the veracity of the Bible?
	Churches or Synagogues? Did early Christians meet in synagogues? If so, why do Christians now refer to their meeting places as churches and not synagogues?
	First Christian Passover�Unleavened Bread Seder or Leavened Bread Supper? Did Jesus eat leavened or unleavened bread at the Last Supper?
	History vs. the Hebrew Scriptures Do archaeological discoveries undermine the reliability of the Hebrew Scriptures?
	On Adam and Eve How did Adam and Eve shear their sheep? Where did Cain find his wife? Can we know the location of the land of Nod?
	Once Saved Always Saved? Can Christians fall away? or do they have it made?
	Our Doctrinal Stand What are the doctrines to which you hold? BibArch is a Christian website. We do not mind sharing our basic doctrinal position.
	The Four Rivers of Eden What is known about the rivers flowing from the Garden of Eden?
	The Lost 10 Tribes Was there a complete deportation of the Israelites by the Assyrians in 722 BCE?
	The Role of Women in Jacob's day How did Bronze Age nomadic Semites treat their wives and daughters?
	What is the Context of I Corinthians 11? The apostle Paul on apostolic authority, fitting hair length, and the Christian Passover.
	Which Translation of the Bible is the Most Accurate? Exegesis always precedes translation. So choosing the right translation is helpful in coming to know the Bible and its teachings.
	Who Were the Apiru? Do the Armana Tablets attest to the Conquest of Canaan?
	YHWH and Allah, One and the Same?

Since 911 many ask this question. Do Jews and Muslims worship the same deity? If so, why can't they get along? There is a fundamental religious difference irreconcilably separating these cultures.

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Does the national archive and treasury of the kings of Judah lie hidden deep underground in the ancient City of David?	The tomb of King David has been lost since the days of Herod the Great. Have archaeologists and historians now isolated its location? New research suggests the tomb, and a national archive and treasury containing unbelievable wealth, lies not far south of the Haram esh-Sharif. You will find the implications astounding.
What was Jerusalem in the days of Herod and Jesus really like?	Tradition places Herod's Temple on the Haram esh-Sharif. Is this really the site of the Temple in Jesus' day? A new carefully detailed compilation and analysis of the historical evidence says -- absolutely not! View Temple Video
The Old City of Jerusalem	This small sample section of a beautiful map from the Survey of Israel, suitable for framing, is a must for serious students of the Bible. The map sets forth the topography of the city and provides labels for all major

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