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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.
ReViews: Following Jesus on the Ground
ReViews: Greco-Roman Conception of Deity
Cartoon Caption Contest
“Your cup runneth over (your pants).”
—Bernard Alpiner, Libertyville, Illinois
Thank you to all those who submitted caption entries for our July/August 2015 cartoon, based on Ecclesiastes 10:19:
How Many?
How many tons does the largest ancient stone block weigh?
Answer: 1,650
From a limestone quarry in Baalbek, Lebanon, archaeologists have uncovered a stone block that weighs 1,650 tons—as much as 220 adult male elephants.1 Measuring 64 feet by 19.6 feet by 18 feet, this boulder is the largest carved stone ever found.
Exhibit Watch: Ancient Egypt Underwater
Pricey Painting
In 1914 the czar of Russia purchased Leonardo da Vinci’s Benois Madonna for $1.5 million. It now hangs in the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia.
In Their Own Words
What Is It?
A. Potter’s wheel
B. Millstone
C. Weight
D. Cart wheel
E. Decorative eye
Answer: (E) Decorative eye
Tourist’s Traumatic Tumble
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