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Currently, all of the editorial content of Biblical Archaeology Review from 1975 to present is available as well as every issue of Bible Review (1985–2005) and Archaeology Odyssey (1998–2006). Only advertisements have been omitted.
In addition, the New Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations, Vol. 5, published by the Israel Exploration Society and Biblical Archaeology Society, and four of BAS’s best-selling books published in collaboration with the Smithsonian are included. The Library has also made available select video lectures by noted scholars.
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You may search by keyword, title, author, Bible verses, publication, content type, date range, or a combination of these categories. A tutorial video discussing how to search by Bible verses can be found below.
Frequent abbreviations used in BAS publications are spelled out when clicked on.
Each article is listed by title, subtitle, author (with links to author biographical information), article body, and sidebars. All footnotes and endnotes are provided as links in the article body. At the end of each article, a continually updated Further Reading section, listing items on related subjects, is provided.
Hover your cursor over Biblical references within articles to read the verse mentioned. The references are also linked to a Revised Standard Version of the Bible, which enables the verses to be read within their original context. A tutorial video describing how to use this feature can be found below.
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Will technical support be provided?Your institution will be required to provide technical support to your faculty and students. However, a BAS staff member will be available during normal business hours to address questions that your institutional contact person might have.
Is the Library mobile-friendly?The entire Library is mobile-friendly and can be accessed from anywhere in the world!
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How often is the Library updated?The Library is updated as needed. Every new issue of BAR will be entered into the Library when the issue is published. From time to time other new material will be added.
Are the footnotes included?Yes. Click the hyperlinked footnotes within articles to view the citation.
Will the articles help me with different reference styles?Each article provides MLA, APA, and Chicago/Turabian citation styles at the bottom of the article.