Queries & Comments

Idol Chatter

My husband and I have subscribed to BAR for years and enjoy it.

However, we do not like this month’s cover (BAR 21:01). It shows a “Diminutive Deity”—an Egyptian amulet.

A few months ago another pagan deity appeared on the cover (BAR 20:05). Since the title of the magazine contains the word “Biblical,” may I suggest you emphasize Biblical materials and eliminate the pagan materials. I think your fine magazine should ignore this trashy pagan stuff.

Yes, I know there is trash in the world, but I don’t bring it into my home and put it on the living-room table.

Pleasing a Tough Audience

Your magazine is one of the best I’ve ever read. The articles are informative and easy to read. Best of all, they are accompanied by beautiful pictures that really make the magazine come alive. This is coming from a sophomore in high school, and believe me, we are hard to please. Keep up the good work!

I would like to ask you a very important question about the Copper Scroll [one of the Dead Sea Scrolls]. When one studies the text, you notice that there are no vowels at all. Why is that?

I would also like you to know that because of your magazine, I am seriously considering becoming a Biblical archaeologist. Thank you.