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.
Queries & Comments
Whn Ws Hbrw Wrttn Wtht Vwls?
To the Editor:
1. When was the last time ancient Hebrew was read and written without the vowels?
2. Was there difficulty in reading and pronunciation without the vowels?
Samuel Sandmel Dies
Books in Brief
The First New Testament
David Estrada and William White, Jr. (Thomas Nelson Inc., 1978, $5.95)
Inside BAR
Letter from a Hebrew King?
A Scientist Looks at Velikovsky’s “Worlds in Collision”
The Marvelous Mosaics of Kissufim
Volunteer Opportunities in 1980
A Volunteer in the Negev
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