Monthly Archives: July 2008

Golgotha and the Tomb of Christ

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Leen Ritmeyer

Over the last 9 months, I have been working as archaeological and architectural editor for the new ESV Study Bible, which will be available from 15 October 2008. Most of my contacts have been with Justin Taylor, who was the … Continue reading →

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Israel in June

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Leen Ritmeyer

Before our visit recedes into memory, we must put down some of the impressions that readers have asked for. June was a good time to visit the Land from the point of view of not having to compete with other … Continue reading →

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The Temple Mount – new discoveries from the time of King Hezekiah (cont.)

Posted on July 19, 2008 by Leen Ritmeyer

The drawing below explains the location of the stones I blogged about yesterday. The drawing shows the eastern wall of the Temple Mount as it existed in the time of King Herod. The black line at the bottom of the … Continue reading →

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The Temple Mount – new discoveries from the time of King Hezekiah

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Leen Ritmeyer

A couple of weeks ago, we spent some time in Israel with our family, visiting places which are dear to us. Following up on a lead, I used some of that time to investigate a particular section in the eastern … Continue reading →

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