Ancient Biblical artifacts make world premiere at Armstrong Auditorium

The Armstrong International Cultural Foundation announces the world premiere of two of the most significant artifacts ever discovered in Jerusalem. "Seals of Jeremiah's Captors Discovered!" is an archaeological exhibition of nearly three dozen artifacts from Israel's First Temple period in the Armstrong Auditorium beginning January 16, 2012.

**Clay seals, called bullae, from the time of the prophet Jeremiah [Credit: Armstrong International Cultural Foundation]**

Discovered by archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar, the artifacts include two clay seals, called bullae, which were unearthed only a few yards apart. According to their inscriptions, the seals belong to two princes mentioned in Jeremiah 38:1, a chapter that describes the princes' attempt to kill the prophet Jeremiah.

"It's not often that such discoveries happen in which real figures of the past shake off the dust of history and so vividly revive the stories of the Bible," Mazar said.

**Stamped jar handles recovered from the site** **[Credit: Armstrong International Cultural Foundation]**

Edmond's Herbert W. Armstrong College provided support for Mazar's excavations in the City of David and at Solomon's wall.

"We are honored to be involved in Dr. Mazar's work. These tiny artifacts validate Jeremiah's account and provide overwhelming proof of the accuracy of the biblical record," stated college president Stephen Flurry.

**Clay figurines recovered from the site** **[Credit: Armstrong International Cultural Foundation]**

Other artifacts including figurines, royal seal impressions, and one of the largest ancient vessels ever found in Jerusalem will be on display.

The exhibition is free and open to the public from January 16, 2012 through October 16, 2012, at Armstrong Auditorium.

Source: Armstrong Auditorium [December 13, 2011]