Milestone: Father Bill Broughton (1929–2022)
On September 22, 2022, biblical archaeology lost one of its greatest fans: the Reverend Canon Dr. William Broughton, affectionately known as “Father Bill.” He was 93.
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.
Why All Tubs Are Not Bathtubs
Good as Gold
Rare Old Hebrew Papyrus?
Back to Aleppo
The Great Aleppo Synagogue was one of the most important synagogues in the world and home to the oldest complete Hebrew Bible in existence. The synagogue burned down in 1947, but a virtual reality (VR) experience is bringing this lost wonder back to life.
Where Is It?
1. Petra, Jordan
2. Timna, Israel
3. Aswan, Egypt
4. Cappadocia, Turkey
5. Chaco Canyon, United States
Ivory Riches from Ancient Jerusalem
Oldest Canaanite Sentence
Set in Stone? Another Look at the Mesha Stele
The Mesha Stele might contain a reference to the “House of David.” Some scholars believe this reading can now be confirmed, thanks to new photographic evidence, as published in the Winter 2022 issue of BAR. However, others disagree. Take another look at the Mesha Stele, a ninth-century BCE Moabite victory stela, and see if the reading of the “House of David” is indeed set in stone.
Who Lived at Hazor?
Hazor was the largest Canaanite city during the Bronze Age—and remembered as “the head of all those kingdoms” in Joshua 11:10. Could only the wealthy afford to live within its massive walls, or did average people also call the city home? Explore its population over time with archaeologist Shlomit Bechar.
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