Dr. Scott Stripling

In 1798 at Rosetta (Rashid), an officer in Napolean’s Egypt expedition discovered a linguistic treasure near the westernmost mouth of the Nile River. The trilingually inscribed black basalt slab served as the key to unlock the knowledge of the language and literature of ancient Egypt. This watershed discovery launched the modern discipline of Bibli One of the most fascinating examples is the Shroud of Turin, an artifact of immense significance and controversy.

Archaeology may feel like a modern science, but people in antiquity were already digging for the past. From the Babylonian king Nabonidus—who unearthed the ruins of Ur—to Constantine’s efforts in Jerusalem, ancient excavations often revealed more than just stones. They uncovered artifacts that continue to spark faith, debate, and discovery. One of the most fascinating examples is the Shroud of Turin, an artifact of immense significance and controversy. Scientific studies have revealed...

The city of Nuzi, east of ancient Asshur and a short distance west of Arrapkha in what is Iraq