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.
“From These Hills … ”
Estimating the Population of Ancient Jerusalem
Despite its obvious importance, the number of ancient Jerusalem’s inhabitants is a subject that is often ignored.
The Mystery of the Horses of the Sun at the Temple Entrance
The last great Yahwistic religious reform before the fall of Jerusalem in 586 B.C. was carried out in Judah by King Josiah in about 621 B.C.
Were the Early Israelites Pastoral Nomads?
The Bible relates that early Israel entered Canaan twice—once in the Patriarchal Age and a second time after the Exodus from Egypt.
Israel's Archaeological Gifts to Egyptian President Anwar Sadat
The exchange of gifts between Israeli and Egyptian Heads of State has a history dating back to Biblical peace treaties between Egyptian Pharaohs and Israelite Kings.
Ancient City of David To Be Re-Excavated
A major new excavation will begin this summer in the oldest inhabited part of Jerusalem. Known as the city of David, the site is located on a dusty ridge south of the present Old City. The following article is by the man who is responsible for initiating the project and raising the money to finance it.—Ed.
Invitation to a Summer's Dig
As in years past summer is the time for old hands and new adventurers—young and not so young—to join archaeological excavations in the Holy Land.
There are many opportunities in 1978, some of which offer academic credit for the work-study of the summer.
The Holy Land in Coins
What archaeologists find is important. But what they don’t find can be just as important—such as their failure to find coins anywhere in the world before the end of the 7th century B.C. In the Holy Land, coins are not found until about 100 years later.
BAR Preservation Fund Goes to Work
BAR’s readers will preserve Herodian Jericho, place signs at Biblical Lachish, and support preservation research.
Based on early contributions to its Archaeological Preservation Fund, BAR has committed its readers to a three-pronged preservation effort.
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