Digging Down
Six Centuries of Fortresses, One Beneath the Other
Biblical Archaeology Review
Biblical Archaeology Review is the flagship publication of the Biblical Archaeology Society. For more than 40 years it has been making the world of archaeology in the lands of the Bible come alive for the interested layperson. Full of vivid images and articles written by leading scholars, this is a must read for anyone interested in the archaeology of the ancient Near East.
Dates of the Strata at Arad
These numbers for the strata at Arad were assigned by Yohanan Aharoni. The lowest number represents the highest level, which was the last to be occupied but the first to be uncovered.
Arad—An Ancient Israelite Fortress with a Temple to Yahweh
Queries & Comments
Are There Any God-Fearers Today?
Thank you for the interesting articles on “The God-Fearers—Did They Exist?” BAR 12:05. I commend you on your practice of presenting both sides of an issue in this and in previous issues. This is one of the things that makes BAR such a well-balanced magazine.
Books in Brief
Ante Pacem: Archaeological Evidence of Church Life Before Constantine
BARlines
Inside BAR
Lachish was one of five Canaanite cities that allied themselves against Joshua and the invading Israelites. In a series of lightning attacks, according to the Bible, Joshua conquered these cities.
Jerusalem Model Rediscovered
Discovering What Jewish Miqva’ot Can Tell Us About Christian Baptism
BAR Articles About ’87 Dig Sites
Caesarea Maritima
“News from the Field: Herod’s Harbor Construction Recovered Underwater,” BAR 09:03, by Lindley Vann.
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