A Guided Tour on “Bible and Archaeology”

​An enthusiastic group of 35 members from Melawati Chinese Methodist Church paid a much-awaited visit to STM where a guided tour to view part of our collection of biblical and archaeology replicas was carried out on 7 April, 2018. Hosted by the Centre for Bible Engagement, the session ran from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Dr Elaine Goh was invited to speak on the connection between some archaeological findings and the Bible, as well as the significance of these findings to the Christian faith.

​Dr Elaine Goh gave a highly engaging and informative lecture for the first hour of the visit. This was then followed by a series of lectures given by five STM students–Ang Yeaw Meng, Kelly Oon, Gavin Yang, Kevin Chew and Tee Heng Kiat. They provided further explanation on some of replicas in our collection to the visitors. 
 

The guided tour was then divided into five small groups where the visitors could view and be given information on some of the significant archaeological replicas in our collection—the Rosetta Stone, Cyrus Cylinder, Dead Sea Scrolls, Gilgamesh Tablet (Flood Tablet #11), and the Gentile Prohibition Inscription.

Dr Elaine Goh then rounded up the session where she related the post-exilic biblical books of Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther to Cyrus’ decree for the exiles to return to Judah at 538 BC.

The visitors returned home with a greater appreciation of the history, social and cultural setting of the biblical world and deeper understanding of the Bible, particularly the Old Testament. 

This is one small way we believe that the events of the Bible could "come alive" for us if we are able to engage with archaeological discoveries. It is towards this end that the Centre for Bible Engagement at STM would continue to invest in acquiring significant replicas that would aid us in our understanding of the Bible.
 
If any of your church group would like to visit us for an informative and highly engaging tour of the replicas we have in our collection, please do not hesitate to contact us. ​​Our contact details can be found at the bottom of the page. We look forward to welcoming you.

Reported by Dr Elaine Goh.