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BAS Publication Awards Discontinued for Lack of Funds
In 1984 and again in 1986, the Biblical Archaeology Society, publisher of BAR and Bible Review, presented BAS Publication Awards to the authors of distinguished books, chosen by eminent scholars in the field, in nine different categories relating to archaeology and the Bible. Each winner of a BAS Publication Award was presented with a beautiful bronzed plaque testifying to the award, plus a small, cash honorarium.
BAS Publication Awards became highly regarded in the profession as well-deserved recognition of major contributions to archaeological and Biblical studies, both popular and scholarly.
Unfortunately, we have been forced to discontinue thew awards due to a lack of funds. The total cost of the program is approximately $5,000 per year. We solicited the participation in this funding from an appropriate scholarly organization and from some private philanthropy—but, alas, to no avail so far.
If our readers know of any source that would continue to underwrite these important awards, please contact us so that the BAS Publication Awards can be reinstated.
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