Tag: Philistines
Parshat Mas’ei – The ‘Palestinian’ Question
While Israel was obligated to drive the British from our soil, the Torah's approach to the "Palestinian" question might actually be more complicated.
Canaanite Fortress from Judges’ Era Uncovered in Excavations near Kiryat Gat
"The stories of the judges in the Bible clearly illustrate the complex geopolitical reality and the struggle for territorial control, during the realignment of the political forces in the Land of Israel. "
Enormous Fortifications Found in Ancient Gath, Goliath’s Hometown
The newly uncovered fortifications are nearly double the size of the previous fortifications found at the site.
Researchers: ‘We Have Found Biblical Ziklag’
The great range of complete vessels is testimony to everyday life during the reign of King David.
DNA Shows Ancient Philistines Migrated Across Mediterranean, Not Indigenous to Israel
These genetic results are a critical step toward understanding the long-disputed origins of the Philistines, the research underscored.
First Philistine Cemetery Discovered in Israel
"99% of the chapters and articles written about Philistine burial customs should be revised or ignored now that we have the first and only Philistine cemetery found just outside the city walls of Tel Ashkelon."