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.
Those interested in modern maps for teaching should write to the organizations below for lists and prices.
Abingdon Bible Map Transparencies, Abingdon Press, 201 8th Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee 37202
Survey of Israel, Department of Surveys, P.O. Box 14171, Tel Aviv, Israel
Land and Surveys Department, Jebel Weibdeh, Amman, Jordan
An understanding of geography is essential to an understanding of many sections of the Bible. For this reason, an up-to-date atlas—maybe more than one—is a tool no serious student of the Bible can be without.
We are enjoying BAR immensely. I would like to comment on Leon Shalit’s article, “How Moses Turned a Staff Into a Snake and Back Again,” BAR 09:03.
Ugarit in Retrospect: 50 Years of Ugarit and Ugaritic
Introduction to the New Testament. Volume I, History, Culture and Religion of the Hellenistic Age; Volume II, History and Literature of Early Christianity
BAR sent Jerusalem mayor Teddy Kollek a complimentary subscription. Mayor Kollek’s reply is pictured below:
