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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: Timeline
Oil Lamps
It only takes a power outage or a blown fuse to make us appreciate the invention of modern lighting. And while we all know that our grandparents still used kerosene and gas lamps, what do we really know about lighting earlier than that—in Biblical times? In those days, people would illuminate their homes and shrines with oil-fueled lamps that consisted of a font and a wick to burn vegetable or olive oil.
Strata: Cartoon Caption Contest
“I know I’m supposed to love them, but do I have to give up my room?”
—Betty Herring, Darlington, South Carolina
Strata: Exhibit Watch: A New Stop on the Via Dolorosa
First Person: My Final “First Person”
In the next issue of BAR, I will have a new title: Editor Emeritus. Yes, after 42 years I will be retiring. I will still be around—putting in my two cents. But I will not have the responsibility for making sure it is all there and putting it all together.
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