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1634 Bible in Old English
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Manger
manger.jpg A stone manger in Israel. This was used to put animal feed in for the farm animals. This may have been the kind of manger that Jesus was put in as an infant. Click on
the image to see the enlarged 198 KB image. SOURCE: Wayne Atkinson
KEYWORDS: manger, Jesus, baby. SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:7-16

Scribe
Scribekgn031401.jpg A scribe's job was to copy the scriptures. As a result, they became known as the knowledgeable people of the Jewish Bible and law. Courtesy of
BiblePlaces.comThis is a 3KB thumbnail. Click on
the image to see the enlarged 157 KB image. KEYWORDS: scribe, pen, book, scroll, quill. SCRIPTURE: Matt 23

Phylacteries
Phylacteries86-17tb.jpg Phylacteries were boxes containing scriptures that were worn by Jews on the back of their hands and their foreheads. Jesus criticised the hypocrites for making them large for pride's sake. Courtesy of
BiblePlaces.comThis is a 3KB thumbnail. Click on
the image to see the enlarged 114 KB image. KEYWORDS: Phylacteries, phylactery, hypocrite. SCRIPTURE: Matt 23:5

Fishing Boat
boat1.jpg This is the recovered remains of a fishing boat from the sea of Galilee in Israel. Such a boat reminds us of the boats of which the fishermen used which became apostles. You can get an idea of the size of the boat from the man standing at the left. 3KB Thumbnail, 117KB full image. SOURCE: Jerry Culbertson. SCRIPTURE: Matt 4:18, Matt 13:48, Mark 1:16, Luke 5:2, John 21:7 KEYWORDS: boat, fish, Galilee, fishermen, fisherman.
Nike goddess
nike.jpg The goddess of victory, she was a mythological figure of New Testament time. 5KB Thumbnail, 144KB full image. SOURCE: Jerry Culbertson. SCRIPTURE: N/A KEYWORDS: idol, goddess, nike, myth.

Pottery
pottery.jpg This is a piece of restored pottery from Israel. 3KB Thumbnail, 15KB full image. SOURCE: Jerry Culbertson. SCRIPTURE: Romans 9:21, Rev 2:27. KEYWORDS: pottery, pot, clay, potter.
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Crown of Thorns
(9 to 11 inches diameter)
By Holyland Imports
A dramatic reminder of Christ's suffering. Imported from Jerusalem. Includes ribbon-tied scroll with background information. Warning: For decoration purposes only, not to be worn. Measures 11" in diameter.
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Crown Of Thorns
crownthorns.jpg This is crown of thorns created by Dr. Dale Manor, archeaologist, who is an associate professor at Harding University
Harding Univ. The crown is made of thorns such as would have been in Israel at the time of the crucifixion of Jesus. 3KB Thumbnail, 139KB full image. SOURCE: Dr. Dale Manor. SCRIPTURE: Matt 27:29, Mark 15:17 KEYWORDS: crown of thorns, Jesus, crucifixion.

MIKVA - Washing
mikva.jpg This is a washing area near the Jewish Temple. This was used for Jewish washing ceremonies and may have been the scene of the baptisms mentioned in the New Testament. Courtesy of Gary Bennet. This is a small 4KB thumbnail. The full size image is 109KB.
KEYWORDS: mikva, water, baptism, temple.

Ancient Baptistries
baptbyzant.jpg baptmamshit.jpg These early Christian baptistries are shaped like a cross. These baptistries are located in Avdat, and Mamshit/Mampsis in the Negev and likely built in the Byzantine era 250-600AD. The Arabs conquered the area around 636AD. Courtesy of Bruce Einspahr.
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SCRIPTURES: Acts 2:38, Mark 16:16, Romans 6:3-5, 1Peter 3:21 KEYWORDS: baptistry, baptistery, baptize, baptise, water, baptism, immersion.

White Tomb
whitetomb.jpg Jesus said that the hypocritical Pharisees were like whitewashed tombs which were beautiful on the outside but full of dead men's bones on the inside. Courtesy of Bruce Einspahr. This is a small 4KB thumbnail. The full size image is 214KB. SCRIPTURE: Matthew 23:27 KEYWORDS: tomb, whitewashed, white, burial, grave, dead men's bones, pharisees, pharisee.

Pilate Inscription
pilate.jpg This is a replica of the stone discovered with the inscription noting Pontius Pilate (Pontvs Pilatvs). This inscription is extrabiblical evidence of the existance of this important New Testament person. SCRIPTURE: Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 3:1, Luke 13:1, Luke 23, John 18, John 19, Acts 3:13, Acts 4:27, Acts 13:28, 1Tim 6:13 KEYWORDS: Pilate, governor, government, crucify, crucifixion, trial.

Moses' Seat
moseseat.jpg Jesus talked of the Pharisees and Teachers of the Law (Scribes) sitting in "Moses' Seat". Moses' Seat was representative of religious authority. Some synagogues literally had a chair called "Moses' Seat" where the leader sat. This is an example of such a seat. SCRIPTURE: Exodus 18:13, Matt 23:2 KEYWORDS: Moses, Mose's Moses Seat, synagogue, Pharisee, scribes.

Artemis
artemis.jpg (Artemis, goddess of
the Ephesians in Acts chapter 19) SCRIPTURE: Acts 19 KEYWORDS: Artemis, goddess, idol, Ephesus.

Millstone
millston.jpg This is a 6KB thumbnail. Click on the image to see the enlarged 75 KB image. Courtesy of Walt McIndoo. KEYWORDS: millstone, Jesus. SCRIPTURES: Matt 18:6, Mark 9:42, Luke 17:2.

Corinthian Greek Inscribed Stone
corgrk.jpg This stone contains the name of Corinth and is located in the city of Corinth in Greek. It has a greek inscription. Courtesy of Walt McIndoo. This is a small 9KB thumbnail. Click on the image to see the enlarged
68 KB image. KEYWORDS: Corinth, Greek.

Corinthian Erastus Inscription
erastus.jpg This inscription contains the name of Erastus (RASTVS) which was the name of a Christian official in Corinth. This stone was found in Corinth and many believe that this is the man mentioned in the Bible. SCRIPTURES: Romans 16:23 and Acts 19:22 and 2Tim 4:20. Courtesy of Walt McIndoo. This is a small 7KB thumbnail. Click on the image to see the enlarged
91 KB image. KEYWORDS: Erastus, Corinth, Rome.

Roman Soldier
rsoldier.jpg A picture of a statue of a Roman soldier. Courtesy of Morris Cromer. This is a small 4KB thumbnail. This is the full sized image.
KEYWORDS: Roman Soldier, soldier, warrior, army, Rome.

Fish
fish.jpg A photo of fish tilework of early Christians commemorating the miracle of the loaves and fishes. Courtesy of Tom Childers. This is a small 4KB thumbnail. The full size image is 111KB. KEYWORDS: fish, loave, bread, jesus, miracle.

Olive Press
opress.jpg These items are olive and wine presses. Courtesy of Gary Bennet. This is a small 4KB thumbnail. The full size image is 143KB.
KEYWORDS: mikva, water, baptism, temple.
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