Nachliel Selavan

Sometimes the Bible can be misleading. Sometimes.  I would like to discuss an example which demonstrates how a well-documented story, with rich archaeological remains, overshadows a major story. A story which

This Sunday (November 4, 2016) I will be visiting the Boston Museum of Arts. I am looking forward to seeing the exhibit “Gold and Gods – Jewels of Ancient Nubia“,

Jews live by the calendar, and community life is driven by it, as are the consequent sermons, activities, gatherings and more controversial issues. Jews don’t see time as commemorative, but rather

My visit to Tel Lachish is still fresh in my memory. It was an exciting three days, action packed and exciting. Such a busy time, in fact, that I was unable

וְחֵיל מֶלֶךְ בָּבֶל נִלְחָמִים עַל יְרוּשָׁלַם וְעַל כָּל עָרֵי יְהוּדָה הַנּוֹתָרוֹת אֶל לָכִישׁ וְאֶל עֲזֵקָה כִּי הֵנָּה נִשְׁאֲרוּ בְּעָרֵי יְהוּדָה עָרֵי מִבְצָר ירמיה לד, ז “When the army of the king of Babylon was

הערה בשבילי: מה שיש פה זה השכתוב של כל הראיונות. עדיף שאציע את זה בפוסטים נפרדים, ופה יהיו רק הסרטונים. חבל על הנפח והריכוז I have had the privilege to visit the Tell es-Safi excavation for two days

I have had the privilege to visit the Tell es-Safi excavation for two days this summer (July 12&14, 2016). Even better than the visit itself was the opportunity to interview

I have had the privilege to visit the Tell es-Safi excavation for two days this summer (July 12&14, 2016). Even better than the visit itself was the opportunity to interview a few archaeologists, each responsible for either this

I have had the privilege to visit the Tell es-Safi excavation for two days this summer (July 12&14, 2016). Even better than the visit itself was the opportunity to interview a few archaeologists, each responsible for either this

Before I take you to the ancient Philistine city of Gath (Tell es-Safi, or תל צפית), I’d like to tell you how I got there. It all started in March