How Was Jesus Crucified? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Apr 16, 2025 · How was Jesus crucified? This question sounds so trivial it is almost confusing. Christian tradition has always portrayed Jesus hanging from the cross with his palms and feet painfully pierced …
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 Redeemer—may …
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.
A Tomb in Jerusalem Reveals the History of Crucifixion and Roman ...
Jan 6, 2026 · In the history of crucifixion, the death of Jesus of Nazareth stands out as the best-known example by far. Crucifixion in antiquity was actually a fairly common punishment, but there were no …
Jesus and the Cross - Biblical Archaeology Society
Jan 26, 2025 · Simply put, their message about a crucified messiah and son of God who did not have the power to save himself from the cross seemed offensive to the Jews and foolish to Greeks and …
Ancient Crucifixion Images - Biblical Archaeology Society
Mar 15, 2025 · This second-century graffito of a Roman crucifixion from Puteoli, Italy, is one of a few ancient crucifixion images that offer a first-hand glimpse of Roman crucifixion methods and what …
On What Day Did Jesus Rise? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Jan 24, 2026 · Some texts tell us that Jesus predicted he would rise “after three days.” Others say he would rise “on the third day.” In his Biblical Views column, Ben Witherington III examines this question.
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 which year was Jesus …
The Staurogram - Biblical Archaeology Society
Sep 30, 2025 · The staurogram combines the Greek letters tau-rho to stand in for parts of the Greek words for “cross” (stauros) and “crucify” (stauroō) in Bodmer papyrus P75. Staurograms serve as the …
The Binding or Sacrifice of Isaac - Biblical Archaeology Society
Sep 11, 2025 · Explore how Jewish and Christian traditions interpret the Binding of Isaac (Akedah), from its biblical origins and ritual symbolism to its profound influence in art, liturgy, and interfaith thought.