Category Archives: Israel

St. Stephen’s Day

Posted on December 26, 2015 by vanbraman

Tonight I am sharing part of a post that I wrote three years ago about Boxing Day. I am also adding a few items and doing a bit of editing. ————————————— Today is the saint’s day for the martyr Stephen … Continue reading →

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Lachish Inscription

Posted on December 11, 2015 by vanbraman

Yesterday there was an article in The Times of Israel announcing the find of an inscription at Tel Lachish. The inscription was found in 2014 just next to where we were digging this year. At the left of this picture … Continue reading →

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