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.
“Whether” the Israelite Temples—the First Temple built by King Solomon and the Second Temple built by Herod—ever existed on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount is an “explosive historical question,” declared a major article in the New York Times.1
This coming May, I will be part of a scholarly team making presentations for BAS at its annual event in Montreat, NC. The name of this town, just outside of Asheville, is made up of the words “mountain” and “retreat.”
How many women are named in the Bible?
Answer: 188
What if the creation stories in Genesis were not intended to be taken literally?
These are the 2016 dig opportunities. Visit www.biblicalarchaeology.org/digs for additional information, including a full description of each site, the excavation’s goals for the coming season, important finds from past seasons, Biblical connections and profiles of dig directors. The right archaeological expedition for you is just a click away!
The BAS Dig Scholarship program is made possible by the generous contributions of donors. Our sincere thanks to the following people, who supported the 2015 volunteers:
Kenneth and Ann Bialkin
George Blumenthal
Edward and Raynette Boshell
Eugene and Emily Grant
Victor R. Kieser
Leon Levy Foundation, Shelby White, trustee
John and Carol Merrill
Daniel Mintz and Meredith Berkman
Jonathan Rosen
Michael and Judy Steinhardt
