Our Trip to the Oriental Institute in Chicago
Persia
This frieze of striding lions was taken from the palace of Darius I and his eldest son and successor to his throne, Xerxes (also called “Ahasuerus” in the Bible) located at Persepolis. (Ezra 5,6; 4:6) 522-465 BC
Persia
This “Man-bull” originally supported a column in a hall called “Tripylon” in Ancient Persia during the reign of Xerxes (called “Ahasuerus” in the Bible). You might recall that it was he who was displeased with his queen, and replaced her with a new queen, a woman by the name of Esther. What did Xerxes’ new queen, Esther, think as she walked past these huge monstrosities to see the king without a proper summons? She was risking all for her people. (Book of Esther) 486-485 BC
Egyptian artifacts; 2000-400 BC.
Egyptians artifacts 2000-400 BC.
Canaanite artifacts; 1200-700 BC.
Israelite & Assyrian artifacts; ca. 900 BC.
Assyrian artifacts; 884- 680 BC.
Assyrian artifacts; 884- 680 BC.
Babylonian & Persian artifacts; ca. 600 BC.
Persian artifacts; ca. 520-465 BC.
Between the Testaments; 200 BC-70
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