'The Bible indicates that the problem of weight deception is nothing new. Merchants cheated and held separate heavy and lightweight systems and used them when buying or selling.'

Jerusalem archaeologists have uncovered a rare collection of seals from the First Temple period in Jerusalem, bearing names of significance.

Using cutting-edge computerized image processing, an Israeli team of experts discerned that literacy during the First Temple period existed throughout all levels of the administrative, military and priestly systems of the Kingdom of Judah.