Strata: Monks at Work
WHAT IS A MONK’S JOB?
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.
Strata: Classical Corner: Pandemics in Perspective
Strata: In Situ
You recognize this famous artifact. What is it called, and who created it?
A. Code of Hammurabi, Hammurabi of Babylon
B. The Mesha Stele, Mesha of Moab
C. The Taylor Prism, Sennacherib of Assyria
Strata: Virtual Museum Tour: 12 Stops Through Biblical History
In light of the global pandemic, museums throughout the world closed their physical doors. Yet rather than pausing their educational mission, many opened up their collections to be explored and enjoyed digitally. Even if you are confined within your home, you can virtually tour some of the world’s top museums.
Strata: Who did It?
Who is the world’s first known author?
Answer: Enheduanna
Strata: Fake Dead Sea Scrolls at the Museum of the Bible
The Museum of the Bible holds 16 fragments of reputed Dead Sea Scrolls in their collection. On Friday, March 13, 2020, a study revealed that all 16 of these are modern forgeries. Already in 2018, a different study had tested five of the 16 fragments and concluded that they were fakes. This new study—which was conducted by Art Fraud Insights, led by the art fraud investigator Colette Loll, and funded by the Museum of the Bible—analyzed all 16 fragments.
Strata: Another Forgery Case, but in Reverse!
Strata: Colorful Centennial
First Person: Unprovenanced Antiquities: Learning the Hard Way
The Museum of the Bible is once again playing defense. After a series of embarrassing setbacks that struck at the heart of its credibility as a museum, two recent revelations have dealt additional devastating setbacks.
Social Conflict in Ancient Galilee
Social theory helps biblical scholars bridge the worlds of archaeology and text. In a case study, see how it illuminates life and social conflict in ancient Galilee—the backdrop of the Gospels.
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