About IsraBible and Israel Aiache
A project connecting the biblical text, archaeological discoveries and the sites you can visit in Israel.
Our mission
IsraBible grew out of a conviction: the Bible is best understood on the ground. Through the ages, this land has shaped — and been shaped by — the biblical narratives, at the crossroads of faith, history and archaeology. From the first Patriarchs to the prophets, from kings to pilgrims, the same landscapes run through the centuries.
The site has three aims: to understand what the texts say and what excavations reveal; to see the places through illustrated guides, maps and GPS coordinates; and to experience these ancient pages by planning visits in practical terms with the Plan my tour tool. The content is organised by major period, from the Patriarchs to the Second Temple.
Rather than setting faith against science, IsraBible presents the biblical narrative, the excavation data and scholars' interpretations side by side, so that every reader — believer, curious mind or traveller — can form their own view.
Who writes the content?
IsraBible's content is written by Israel Aiache, who signs the site's mission statement. Passionate about biblical archaeology, he travels Israel's sites to connect the Bible's narratives with discoveries in the field. His approach is simple: start from the text, look at what the ground has yielded, and explain clearly what we know — as well as what we do not yet know.
Our editorial method
Every guide and article is based on identifiable sources:
- the biblical text, quoted with precise references;
- published excavation reports and announcements from the Israel Antiquities Authority;
- the academic literature: reference works, scholarly journals and archaeological syntheses.
We always distinguish three levels: what the text says, what archaeology shows and what belongs to tradition — for example, the identification of a place handed down through religious memory without confirmation from excavations. Dates are given with caution and scholarly debates are flagged where they exist. We never invent opening hours or prices: practical information is for guidance only and should be checked with the site operators.
Updates and corrections
Pages are reviewed and expanded regularly, and the date of the latest update appears on each guide. If you spot a mistake, outdated information or a missing source, write to us: every report is examined and, if it is justified, the page is corrected.
Three languages
IsraBible is published in French, English and Hebrew. Translations are produced page by page, and a page is only offered in a language once its translation is complete. The Hebrew version reads from right to left.