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Explore Biblical Artifacts at the British Museum

London, England5.0 · 143 reviews3 hours

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Looking at one of the numerous statues of the famous Pharaoh Amenhotep III, grandfather of Tutankhamun. Moses may have been very familiar with this pharaoh, but Egyptologists are divided.Discussing the Parthenon temple sculpture of Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare. The Apostle Paul must have seen this when he visited Athens in Acts 17.Discussing Sennacherib, the most frequently-mentioned Assyrian king in the Bible, on his throne. He captured the city of Lachish before besieging King Hezekiah and Isaiah in Jerusalem.

Overview

Is the Bible not as clear as you would like it to be? In this semi-private guided tour, you'll go through the British Museum, connecting numerous ancient artifacts to verses, helping you to discover the common thread that weaves the books and people together. Verses are no longer just words on a page when you see an ancient artifact bring the passage to life. By placing each event on a timeline, you'll understand how they relate to one another. You'll remember the artifacts and verses in two ways: 1. Read the Bible for yourself: Instead of hearing the guide's interpretation, you'll read the verses in your own translation in front of the artifact. You'll remember the artifact and the verse better. 2. Socratic questioning: Instead of listening to a guide's one-way talk, you'll be asked gentle questions that prompt you to the answer. Self-discovery is the best way to learn, and by saying the answer in front of the artifact, you'll remember the artifact and the answer better.

What's included

  • Optional portable folding stools
  • Google Doc of study notes including a comprehensive list of Bible verses related to the artifacts

Meeting point

Meet *outside* the entrance to Reading Room, left side Reading Room is inside of Great Court. Look for "Foster and Partners" on the wall. Please do not meet inside the Reading Room.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before: 100% refundable
  • 0–1 days before: 0% refundable