Biblical Studies and Archaeology Community Group
The mission of this group is to provide a place to learn about ancient places and their history.Biblical studies may accompany archaeological discussions as they pertain to the Bible. Please refrain from any negativity as this should be place of positive reinforcement of our love for our Lord, Jesus Christ! May we all become God's ambassadors and embrace our...
"A water tunnel dating to the First Temple period has been discovered under an immense, 10th century B.C. stone structure that some scholars believe is the palace of King David. The tunnel itself could be even older, perhaps even used during the time of King Davidâ??s conquest of Jerusalem. Dr. Eliat Mazar, the prominent archaeologist leading the excavations at the site, says that the palaceâ??s construction integrated the pre-existing tunnel, and that the tunnel itself was probably used to channel water to a pool located on the palaceâ??s nearby southeast side. Oil lamps that were characteristic of the end of the First Temple period were also found at the site."
Above excerpt from http://www.bib-arch.org/news/dailynews.asp#2
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Above excerpt from http://www.bib-arch.org/news/dailynews.asp#2
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"Water has long had ritual significance for both Jews and Christians. In the hot arid climate of Israel and Jordan, water became even more important in its scarcity. When Jesus spoke of God's grace as abundant, gushing waters, his words would have come as welcome refreshment to his audience.
Sometimes extreme measures were taken to bring water to every village and town where it was needed. Channels cut to bring flowing water from natural sources were perfected by the ancient Romans in the style of arched aqueducts. In Jerusalem, inspired by Roman architecture, Herod the Great and Pontius Pilate each built an aqueduct to bring water into the city from springs over 10 miles away.
The force of the falling water provided by the museum's aqueduct turns a water wheel, which in turns provides power to a grinding stone (not pictured)." Source, http://www.bib-arch.org/e-features/exploring-world-jesus.asp
For pictures go to http://www.bib-arch.org/e-features/exploring-world-jesus.asp#location1
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"Water has long had ritual significance for both Jews and Christians. In the hot arid climate of Israel and Jordan, water became even more important in its scarcity. When Jesus spoke of God's grace as abundant, gushing waters, his words would have come as welcome refreshment to his audience.
Sometimes extreme measures were taken to bring water to every village and town where it was needed. Channels cut to bring flowing water from natural sources were perfected by the ancient Romans in the style of arched aqueducts. In Jerusalem, inspired by Roman architecture, Herod the Great and Pontius Pilate each built an aqueduct to bring water into the city from springs over 10 miles away.
The force of the falling water provided by the museum's aqueduct turns a water wheel, which in turns provides power to a grinding stone (not pictured)." Source, http://www.bib-arch.org/e-features...
For pictures go to http://www.bib-arch.org/e-features...#location1
God bless you!
"Water has long had ritual significance for both Jews and Christians. In the hot arid climate of Israel and Jordan, water became even more important in its scarcity. When Jesus spoke of God's grace as abundant, gushing waters, his words would have come as welcome refreshment to his audience.
Sometimes extreme measures were taken to bring water to every village and town where it was needed. Channels cut to bring flowing water from natural sources were perfected by the ancient Romans in the style of arched aqueducts. In Jerusalem, inspired by Roman architecture, Herod the Great and Pontius Pilate each built an aqueduct to bring water into the city from springs over 10 miles away.
The force of the falling water provided by the museum's aqueduct turns a water wheel, which in turns provides power to a grinding stone (not pictured)." Source and for pictures go to http://www.bib-arch.org/e-features/exploring-world-jesus.asp
God bless you!