Biblical Archaeology Review, Fall 2020
Features
The Face of Yahweh?
Archaeologists have uncovered male figurines from sites in ancient Judah. Could these represent the Israelite God, Yahweh?Read more ›
Who Built Tel Rekhesh?
After the Assyrian conquest of the northern Kingdom of Israel and deportation of its people in 722 B.C.E., who lived in the land? A large building complex at Tel Rekhesh hints that the new inhabitants came from Mesopotamia.Read more ›
Jesus the Magician? Why Jesus Holds a Wand in Early Christian Art
Jesus often holds a stick or staff in early Christian depictions of him performing miracles. If not a magician’s wand, what is it? Explore the tradition and meaning of the miracle-working tool.Read more ›
Social Conflict in Ancient Galilee
Social theory helps biblical scholars bridge the worlds of archaeology and text. In a case study, see how it illuminates life and social conflict in ancient Galilee—the backdrop of the Gospels.Read more ›