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Bible Artifacts Tour: Connect History to Scripture
5.0
47 Ratings
Greater London
Experience a life-changing Bible study tour through the British Museum. Connect Bible passages to ancient artifacts and place them in a historical timeline. Don’t miss out!
Experience a life-changing Bible study tour through the British Museum. Connect Bible passages to ancient artifacts and place them in a historical timeline. Don’t miss out!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The British Museum - We start with the Assyrian, Egyptian and Greek galleries on the ground floor.\n\nWe’ll see 40-ton Assyrian lamassu beasts, statues of famous pharaohs and the Parthenon temple sculptures of Athens.\n\nWe elbow our way to the front of the famous Rosetta stone and talk about its importance to history.\n\nAfter a break, we go…
- The British Museum - We start with the Assyrian, Egyptian and Greek galleries on the ground floor.\n\nWe’ll see 40-ton Assyrian lamassu beasts, statues of famous pharaohs and the Parthenon temple sculptures of Athens.\n\nWe elbow our way to the front of the famous Rosetta stone and talk about its importance to history.\n\nAfter a break, we go upstairs to see the Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Babylonian, Persian, Greek and Roman galleries as time allows and your preference dictates.\n\nWe’ll look at Roman emperors, Persian tableware and drinkware that Esther and Nehemiah would have been familiar with, Egyptian mummies and a game that Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph would have played.\n\nWe’ll examine some weights that Daniel may have had in mind when he interpreted the handwriting on the wall for King Belshazzar.\n\nSome of the Biblical people we’ll discuss:\nEgypt: Joseph, Moses, Abraham;\nAssyria: Jonah, Ahab, Hezekiah;\nBabylon: Daniel;\nPersia: Queen Esther, Nehemiah;\nRome: Jesus;\nGreek: Paul
What's Included
- Optional portable folding stools
- Google Doc of study notes including a comprehensive list of Bible verses related to the artifacts
- Optional portable folding stools
- Google Doc of study notes including a comprehensive list of Bible verses related to the artifacts
Additional Information
Have you ever wandered through a huge museum wondering what you should be seeing, or perhaps feeling like you’re missing out on something? Do you want to make the Bible come alive in a life-changing way?
In this semi-private guided tour, you’ll stand in front of ancient artifacts while discussing the Bible.
You will get to connect Bible passages to the…
Have you ever wandered through a huge museum wondering what you should be seeing, or perhaps feeling like you’re missing out on something? Do you want to make the Bible come alive in a life-changing way?
In this semi-private guided tour, you’ll stand in front of ancient artifacts while discussing the Bible.
You will get to connect Bible passages to the artifacts, then place it in a timeline so that you will understand the Bible like never before. Verses will no longer just be words on the page when you see an artifact from that same time period bring the passage to life. As you place each event on the timeline, you will understand how they relate to each other in history.
Encounter 40-ton Assyrian statues, Egyptian pharaohs, Roman emperors and more. The artifacts range in age from 2000 - 3500 years old.
The tour covers Mesopotamia, Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece and Rome.
- Please book free museum tickets to guarantee entry: https://www.britishmuseum.org/visit
- Please let me know which books of the Bible you have been reading in Bible studies and sermons so that I can customize your tour
Location
The British Museum
Great Russell Street
Meet inside in front of the massive stone lion inside the large white Great Court. On one side is a small beverage counter, against the wall; on the other side is a round information desk.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Alirr8159yc
Sep 26, 2024
Informational and experiential tour! Highly Recommend. - I was amazed by David's knowledge of the artifacts within the museum and how they coincided with scripture. I was particularly interested in the Assyrian wing and, again, his knowledge did not disappoint! I went on the tour after a recommendation from a friend, and was interested in going as a Biblical Fiction writer. I was also extremely grateful David accommodated me being a bit late due to a mishap on the tube. I highly recommend going on this tour! So grateful I went.
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Chan_j
Sep 19, 2024
Eye-opening experience - David was sensational in how he brought the various artifacts alive to us. There were so many “aha” moments that revealed the context of Bible verses. If you don’t join this tour when in London, it would be akin to not joining a Bible tour in Israel!
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Tim
Sep 11, 2024
This will be on the exam. - This was an amazing way to dig deep into the British Museum. First of all we were impressed by David reaching out to us prior to the tour with general advice and a pre-tour study guide that ensured we were ready to learn in-depth. His ability to tie various displays to accounts found in both the Old and New Testaments brought us a richer understanding of the Bible. We found his enthusiasm for the topic and concern for our experience to be above and beyond what we hope to receive from a guide. We would recommend this tour to anyone seeking to gain a better understanding of the historicity of the Bible.
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Jenniferhw12pa
Sep 7, 2024
Absolutely Priceless! - Wow! I cannot express how much I enjoyed this tour! The museum is huge, but with David’s vast insight, each piece that related to the Bible was pointed out. Dots were connected in the timeline of history that I otherwise would never have known. You will not regret this tour!
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Carol_a
Sep 1, 2024
The Bible Comes to Life - David is an excellent and passionate teacher of the Bible. He gave us timelines of the Bible and cross referenced artifacts with specific scriptures. By doing so, he successfully authenticated writings from the Old and New Testaments.
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Colt_k
Aug 31, 2024
Great experience. Highly recommend! - The whole experience was great. Very educational and tied together very well. Dave was awesome. Review the things he sends beforehand if you have a chance. I’m someone who hasn’t looked at the Bible for years and still enjoyed every bit of it as stories came back and made relevant with each piece.
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Kayshia_m
Aug 30, 2024
Excellent Bible Tour - The Bible tour was excellent. David the tour guide was very thorough in his knowledge of relating the artefacts in the British Museum to the Bible and showing specific Bible verses. Even though the tour was 4 hours it went so quickly, I was really captivated by the wealth of knowledge which I learnt.
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Ariunari
Aug 24, 2024
A thoroughly enriching experience - A day well spent. David delivered a masterful presentation of artefacts and their relevance to the Bible, spiced with wit, humour and more insider details than you can shake a Sargonid spear at. Did the extended tour (with Persia & Babylon) and every moment was wonderful. Absolutely recommended!
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Josh
Aug 23, 2024
Unearthing Biblical Stories: A Journey Through the British Museum - Our visit to the British Museum was nothing short of enlightening. With my wife and four kids, we delved into the histories of the Caesars, Greece, and Persia, all through the lens of the Bible. The connections between these ancient civilizations and the scriptures were fascinating, making the artifacts and exhibits come alive in a whole new way.
On a subsequent visit, I returned to the museum alone, joining David and a small group to explore the sections on Assyria and Egypt. This focused tour deepened my understanding of these ancient cultures and their significance in biblical history. Both visits offered rich, educational experiences that left me with a profound appreciation for the intersections of history, faith, and art. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore the Bible's historical context!
During our tour of the British Museum, we came across an incredible piece of history that brought the story of Jonah and Nineveh to life. David pointed out a depiction of the king of Nineveh with a fish on his head, a symbol of the "fish people" that the Assyrians believed in. This fascinating detail added new depth to the story of Jonah.
As the story goes, when Jonah was swallowed by the great fish and later emerged, the people of Nineveh would have recognized the smell of the sea and the acid-bleached skin as signs of someone who had been touched by the divine. Their familiarity with these "fish people" made Jonah's warning more credible, leading them to heed his message of repentance.
This anecdote was a powerful reminder of how ancient beliefs and symbols can provide deeper insight into the biblical narratives we know so well. It made the story of Jonah all the more vivid and real for us.
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Q1663shdanielh
Aug 21, 2024
Great experience in this tour! - It is an amazing museum, and having David as our guide made the visit to the museum one of my favorite things I did while in London. David has a lot knowledge about the bible, history and the things we saw in the museum. Everybody will benefit of this guided visit!
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