The long summer holidays are here. A trip to the British Museum in London makes a very good day out for a Christian — with a friend or with the family.
Hidden amidst the veritable treasure trove contained within the British Museum are some of the world’s most important objects relating to the Old Testament narrative.
Here we consider just five, each with its own encouraging story, each with its challenge. They beckon new visitors to this shrine of ancient history, and demand that scholars look again at cherished theories.