Archeology & the Bible

If you ever wonder what kind of real-world evidence exists to support the historical accuracy of the Bible, you're going to dig this PDF from Dr. Walter C. Kaiser, an Old Testament prof at Gordon Cromwell Theological Seminary. He lists the Top 15 Finds from Biblical Archeology, complete with great pictures and a little history about the site's connection to specific Scriptures. It's a little technical, but guaranteed to bolster your confidence in the trustworthiness of the Bible.

For instance, this image is of a scrap from something called the John Rylands Papyrus (John Rylands Library, Manchester, UK), a bit of an ancient manuscript that includes John 18:31-33. The big deal? At the time it was discovered, some scholars insisted that the book of John was written long after the disciple named John would have died. However, this papyrus is dated at around 125 A.D. and was found far enough away from Israel (in Egypt) to show that it could well have been written in John's lifetime. Check out the PDF for more cool finds.