"Mysteries of the Bible" is a free, family-friendly event where you can explore the fascinating connections between biblical stories and real archaeological discoveries. Touch and see genuine artifacts, learn about ancient life, and uncover the historical context behind familiar biblical passages. Enjoy complimentary coffee and light refreshments while engaging in a journey that brings the Bible to life through tangible evidence. Join us for a weekend of wonder and discovery!
Schedule
Main Event - Sat, Aug 9
Location: Cornerstone Church of Skippack
No childcare because children will get to see and touch real biblical artifacts!
8:30am DOORS OPEN
9:00am MYSTERIES OF THE BIBLE
10:00am CAN WE REALLY TRUST THE BIBLE?
11:00am THE WORLD OF JESUS
12:00pm EXODUS: MYTH OR HISTORY? (Bonus)
Preview Event - Fri, Aug 8
6:00 - 8:00pm
Location: New Life Bible Fellowship Church
2960 W Philadelphia Ave, Oley, PA 19547
Bonus Follow Up Talk - Sun, Aug 10
9:15 - 10:15am
Location: Cornerstone Church of Skippack
Speakers
Tommy Chamberlin serves as a Square Supervisor at Shiloh and as ABR’s Vice President of the Board of Directors. He lives in Pikeville, Kentucky with his wife, Erin, daughter, Annah, and family pet, Ellie the labrador. Tommy is the Chief Assistant Pike County Attorney. He graduated in 1996 from University of Pikeville with a degree in history before completing a law degree at the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville. Currently, he is pursuing a Masters of Arts in Biblical History and Archaeology at the Bible Seminary in Katy, Texas. He is a regular presenter at churches and schools in his region where he shares ancient artifact displays and explains how archaeology illuminates our understanding of the biblical text.
Henry B. Smith Jr. has been with ABR since 2004. He is the Administrative Director of the Shiloh Archaeological Excavations, Israel. He also serves as an staff researcher and is host of ABR's television program Digging for Truth, as well as the Digging for Truth podcast. Henry served as a volunteer at the Hazor excavations in 2007 and was the host of both the ABR Biblical Egypt Study Tour in 2008 and ABR's Israel Tour in 2010. He was a square supervisor at the Khirbet el-Maqatir Excavations in 2012 and 2013, and at Shiloh in 2017 and 2018. Born and raised in northwestern NJ, he earned a B.A. in Economics from Rutgers in 1992. In 2015, Henry graduated from Westminster Theological Seminary with an M.A.R., emphasizing apologetics and Biblical languages. He currently is ABD (All But Dissertation) in his PhD program (Biblical Studies, Old Testament) at Amridge University. The subject of his dissertation will be the Genealogies of Genesis 5 and 11.
Main Event Location
Cornerstone Church of Skippack
1326 Stump Hall Rd, Skippack, PA 19474



