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.
Footnote 1 - Polydactylism in the Ancient World
see Alan R. Millard, “King Og’s Iron Bed—Fact or Fancy?” BR 06:02.
Footnote 1 - Five Ways to Conquer a City
See Hershel Shanks, “Destruction of Judean Fortress Portrayed in Dramatic Eighth-Century B.C. Pictures,” BAR 10:02.
Footnote 8 - Church of the Apostles Found on Mt. Zion
Footnote 7 - Church of the Apostles Found on Mt. Zion
See James F. Strange and Hershel Shanks, “Has the House Where Jesus Stayed in Capernaum Been Found?” BAR 08:06.
Footnote 6 - Church of the Apostles Found on Mt. Zion
Footnote 5 - Church of the Apostles Found on Mt. Zion
The religion practiced by the Jews, even when practiced by believers in Jesus, was recognized by Roman law as legitimate (religion licita). Gentiles who became Christians, on the other hand, were persecuted until the time of Constantine (early fourth century). This might be one reason why Jewish believers in Jesus did not call themselves Christians, but rather Israelites, Nazoreans or Ebionites.
Footnote 4 - Church of the Apostles Found on Mt. Zion
Footnote 3 - Church of the Apostles Found on Mt. Zion
See Dan Bahat, “Does the Holy Sepulchre Church Mark the Burial of Jesus?” BAR 12:03.
Footnote 2 - Church of the Apostles Found on Mt. Zion
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