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
When Was the Exodus?
To the Editor:
Queries & Comments
Storm Over Buchanan’s Life of Jesus
To the Editor:
Ancient Jerusalem Crumbles
These before and after pictures illustrate what happens when a site is not preserved. The “before” pictures were taken at the time this site—ancient Jerusalem—was excavated by Kathleen Kenyon in the 1960’s. The “after” pictures were taken a few years later. Today conditions are even worse.
Queries & Comments
Did Peter Die in Babylon?
To the Editor:
I received my first issue of BAR and was so fascinated that I read it cover to cover the first day.
Queries & Comments
Rainey on Ebla
To the Editor:
Jerusalem of Gold—A Song and an Ancient Crown
Shortly before the Six Day War, Israeli composer and singer Naomi Shemer introduced a new song which she called “Yerushalaiyim Shel Zahav,” “Jerusalem of Gold”:
To the Editor:
Congratulations on an excellent magazine. Perhaps, since it is a quarterly, a thicker version of the BAR might be considered. Certainly the quality of your presentation merits this.
To the Editor:
I have an ancient lamp and what I call a medallion with a bust on it in relief that I purchased from an Arab lad’s cigar box of miscellaneous items while visiting Jordan and Israel in 1957. I have long been eager to get an expert’s judgment on these items as to their age and pedigree. I could have close-up photos taken of these or would attempt to get them sent by some means to someone who could give me the expert evaluation that I desire. Could you suggest how and who may be able to help me in this matter?
To the Editor:
Two in a row and better than ever! Congratulations on a very fine publication.
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