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.
At Qumran’s cemetery, excavation revealed two graves that contained no human remains, only storage jars filled with date honey. Sealed and carefully buried among ordinary graves, these vessels likely reflect the religious beliefs of the Qumran community. Follow the evidence as our author unravels the meaning behind this mysterious practice.
For centuries, Constantinople (modern Istanbul) served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire and a major center of Christianity. The great city sat on the crossroads of the East and West, of Asia and Europe. Explore the city’s multilayered past, including its Roman, Christian, and Islamic heritage.
If Samaria’s kings were devoted worshipers of Yahweh—as historical sources show—why then did the biblical writers come to view them as foreign Baal worshipers?
The Hebrew Bible denounces the Omride kings of the Northern Kingdom of Israel for their worship of the Phoenician storm god Baal and their failure to embrace Israel’s God Yahweh. However, historical sources reveal that the Omrides did indeed worship Yahweh but used imagery and language drawn from the more widely worshiped Baal.
Archaeologists have long searched for Jerusalem’s Millo, an ancient monument listed alongside the Temple of Yahweh and the royal palaces of David and Solomon in the Bible. But its exact nature and location have eluded us—until now. Join the hunt for the Millo and discover the latest archaeological evidence that may finally reveal its identity.
