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  1. Roman Crucifixion Methods Reveal the History of Crucifixion

    Aug 14, 2025 · Explore new archaeological and forensic evidence revealing Roman crucifixion methods, including analysis of a first-century crucified man's remains found in Jerusalem.

  2. How Was Jesus Crucified? - Biblical Archaeology Society

    Apr 16, 2025 · How was Jesus crucified? This question sounds so trivial it is almost confusing. Christian tradition has always portrayed Jesus hanging from the cross with his palms and feet …

  3. Where Is Golgotha, Where Jesus Was Crucified?

    Nov 18, 2025 · Archaeological evidence regarding the location of Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified, suggests the Church of the Holy Sepulchre—or clues beneath the Church of the …

  4. A Tomb in Jerusalem Reveals the History of Crucifixion and Roman ...

    Aug 6, 2024 · In the history of crucifixion, the death of Jesus of Nazareth stands out as the best-known example by far. Crucifixion in antiquity was actually a fairly common punishment, but …

  5. Jesus and the Cross - Biblical Archaeology Society

    Jan 26, 2025 · Simply put, their message about a crucified messiah and son of God who did not have the power to save himself from the cross seemed offensive to the Jews and foolish to …

  6. Ancient Crucifixion Images - Biblical Archaeology Society

    Mar 15, 2025 · This second-century graffito of a Roman crucifixion from Puteoli, Italy, is one of a few ancient crucifixion images that offer a first-hand glimpse of Roman crucifixion methods …

  7. Is Jesus’ Crucifixion Reflected in Soil Deposition?

    Aug 5, 2025 · Geologists examined soil depositions to identify two earthquakes and compared their findings with Biblical information about Jesus' crucifixion.

  8. Rare Evidence for Roman Crucifixion Found in Second-Century …

    Oct 15, 2024 · What do we know about the history of crucifixion? Hershel Shanks looks at evidence of Roman crucifixion methods as analyzed from the remains found in Jerusalem of a …

  9. Was Jesus’ Last Supper a Seder? - Biblical Archaeology Society

    Nov 2, 2025 · Explore whether Jesus' Last Supper was a Passover Seder. While the Gospels suggest it, scholars argue the modern Seder was developed later.

  10. On What Day Did Jesus Rise? - Biblical Archaeology Society

    Nov 13, 2025 · Some texts tell us that Jesus predicted he would rise “after three days.” Others say he would rise “on the third day.” In his Biblical Views column, Ben Witherington III …