Jesus and the Cross - Biblical Archaeology Society
Jan 26, 2025 · Throughout the world, images of the cross adorn the walls and steeples of churches. For some Christians, the cross is part of their daily attire worn around their necks. …
Where Is Golgotha, Where Jesus Was Crucified?
Nov 18, 2025 · Archaeological evidence regarding the location of Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified, suggests the Church of the Holy Sepulchre—or clues beneath the Church of the …
The Staurogram - Biblical Archaeology Society
Sep 30, 2025 · How and when did Christians start to depict images of Jesus on the cross? Some believe the early church avoided images of Jesus on the cross until the fourth or fifth century. …
How Was Jesus Crucified? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Apr 16, 2025 · Gospel accounts of Jesus’s execution do not specify how exactly Jesus was secured to the cross. Yet in Christian tradition, Jesus had his palms and feet pierced with …
Roman Crucifixion Methods Reveal the History of Crucifixion
Aug 14, 2025 · Explore new archaeological and forensic evidence revealing Roman crucifixion methods, including analysis of a first-century crucified man's remains found in Jerusalem.
Ancient Crucifixion Images - Biblical Archaeology Society
Mar 15, 2025 · Crucifixion images abound today—from sculptures and icons in churches to the masterful paintings hanging in museums. But how many of these actually give us a realistic …
When Was Jesus Born—B.C. or A.D.? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Dec 27, 2025 · When was Jesus born? This predella panel from an altarpiece by Mariotto Albertinelli (1474–1515) depicts the newborn baby Jesus flanked by Joseph and Mary. In …
The Binding or Sacrifice of Isaac - Biblical Archaeology Society
Sep 11, 2025 · Each goes beyond the representation of the Genesis narrative and is meant to present a truth about the faith tradition itself. In a Christian context, whether in art or in …
A Tomb in Jerusalem Reveals the History of Crucifixion and Roman ...
Jan 6, 2026 · The history of crucifixion was brought to life when the heel bones of a young man were found in a Jerusalem tomb, pierced by an iron nail.
How December 25 Became Christmas - Biblical Archaeology Society
Discover how December 25 became the date for Christmas. Explore the biblical silence, early Christian debates, pagan influences, and the theological link between Jesus’ birth and death …