First Temple

The origin of lights at this season can be traced back to the Jewish Festival of Lights, or Feast of the Dedication, in Hebrew called "Hanukkah." Solomon's week-long dedication of the First Temple began on the 1st day of...

A new study affirmed the Biblical narrative of Jerusalem - that King Uzziah built a section of wall in the middle of the city.

Christianity is the largest religion in the world, in addition to being the most persecuted. According to Pew Research Center, 2015, approximately a third of the world's population is Christian. Christmas Day could be...

The discovery of an ancient Christian monastery on an island in the United Arab Emirates purportedly might shine a light on the faith's early history before the rise of Islam in the region.

Israeli government officials on Friday unveiled a 2,700-year-old document dating to the time of biblical Israel that includes a common name for the period – Ishmael – and likely was circulated during the time of the Old Testament kings.

Israeli government officials on Friday unveiled a 2,700-year-old document dating to the time of biblical Israel that includes a common name for the period – Ishmael – and likely was circulated during the time of the Old Testament kings.

Archaeologists excavating in the City of David National Park in Jerusalem have uncovered the remains of the city wall from First Temple times.