King Solomon-Era Temple Cistern Found

Depiction of Levites Carrying the Ark of the Covenant

An interesting find related to the time of Solomon has been announced:

Jerusalem reservoir linked to King Solomon’s temple

Israeli archaeologists say it may have been used by pilgrims 2,600 years ago

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48962218/ns/technology_and_science-science/

Cistern dated to First Temple period found in Jerusalem

As we get closer to the end that archeologists continue to find more evidence of biblical peoples, figures, and events.

Sept 6, 2012

Archaeologists have discovered a large public cistern from the time of the First Temple in Jerusalem’s Old City, the Israel Antiquities Authority said Thursday, offering new insight into the city’s water supply more than 2,500 years ago. The First Temple was built around 950 BCE, according to the biblical record, and destroyed by a Babylonian army in 586 CE.

For some who have heard statements from pseudo-archaeologists that deny various biblical accounts and personalities, it may be helpful for them to realize that as time goes on, more and more archaeological evidence surfaces that supports the Bible. http://www.timesofisrael.com/cistern-dated-to-first-temple-period-discovered-in-jerusalem/

As we get closer to the end that archeologists continue to find more evidence of biblical peoples, figures, and events.

For some who have heard statements from pseudo-archaeologists that deny various biblical accounts and personalities, it may be helpful for them to realize that as time goes on, more and more archaeological evidence surfaces that supports the Bible.

The Bible has proven trustworthy and will again.

Some articles of possibly related interest may include:

The Bible: Fact or Fiction? This is a booklet written by Douglas Winnail that answers if the Bible is just a collection of myths and legends or the inspired word of God.
Read the Bible Christians should read and study the Bible. This article gives some rationale for regular bible reading.
Biblical Archaeology This is a website that has more information on biblical archeological as is sometimes known as the Bib Arch site.
Why is a Jewish Temple in Jerusalem Not Required? Although people like Timothy LaHaye teach a third Jewish temple is required, who is ‘the temple of God” in the New Testament? What does the Bible teach about the temple in the end-times?
Solomon’s TempleThis is a a 5 minute animated film that shows one artist’s understanding of the details about Solomon’s temple.