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.
Rupert Chapman (“Samaria—Capital of Israel,”) is the former Curator of the Department of the Middle East and former librarian at The British Museum, London. He received his doctorate from the Institute of Archaeology at the University of London.
“Does the blessing include health coverage?”
—Stephen Dowling, Pondok Indah, Jakarta, Indonesia
How many apocalyptic seals are there in the Book of Revelation?
Answer: Seven
The end-time events described in the Book of Revelation begin with the opening of a scroll locked with seven seals (Revelation 6–8).
An amphora (plural, amphorae) is one of the main kinds of pottery vessels used in Greco-Roman times. Amphorae come in different shapes and sizes—depending on their place, date and purpose. These jars generally have an elongated body, a narrow neck and two vertical handles on opposite sides.
A. Jordan
B. Syria
C. France
D. Turkey
E. Portugal
Answer: (B) Syria
