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: Milestones: Theresa H. Carter (1929–2015)
Strata: Bill Clinton, King David and Nathan the Prophet
“Then Nathan said to David: ‘You are the man!’ ” Thus the prophet Nathan rebuked David for his adultery with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12:7).
Strata: Milestones: Purity Paper Wins Prestigious Prize
Strata: In Their Own Words
Strata: What Is It?
A. A child’s cup
B. A ritual incense holder
C. A festival wine cup
D. An inkwell
E. A magical potion holder
Answer: (D) Inkwell
Strata: In History
Strata: BAR Scholarship Winners Head to the Trenches
This past summer, volunteers donated their time, skills and strength to archaeological excavations throughout the Biblical world. Their relentless energy and perseverance kept the digs running at full speed. For the 2014 season, BAR awarded scholarships of $1,000 each to 25 qualified volunteers who would not otherwise have been able to participate.
Strata: World’s Great Libraries Go Digital
When Johannes Gutenberg’s 1455 Latin Bible became the first book printed using movable type, it started a revolution by making literature (especially the Bible) easier to produce and more widely accessible. Now, thanks to a contribution of more than $3 million by London’s Polonsky Foundation, the Gutenberg Bible will once again be at the leading edge of a technological effort to make history’s most important texts available to all.
Strata: How Many?
How many seals appear in the first four volumes of Othmar Keel’s corpus of seals from Israel and Palestine, covering only archaeological sites beginning with letters A–H?
Answer: 5,597
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