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.
The W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research recently announced that the 2011 Sean W. Dever Memorial Prize was awarded to Helen R. Jacobus of the University of Manchester in England.
There’s no need to deal with expensive airline tickets and large crowds. Thanks to a new collaboration with Google, you can browse the vast collection of the Israel Museum in Jerusalem from the comfort of your home.
Jane Schaberg, professor emeritus of religious studies and women’s studies at the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM), died on April 17 after a decades-long battle with breast cancer. She was 74.
“If I can get this thing home, I’ll never have to chop firewood again.”
—Rev. David M. Brown, Capon Bridge, West Virginia
A. Hairbrush without bristles
B. Philistine jewelry mold
C. Sumerian pegboard
D. Fossilized honeycomb
E. Game board
Answer: (E) Game board
1. Because he had only one major publication.
2. And it was in Hebrew.
3. And it had no references.
4. And it wasn’t published in a refereed journal.
5. And some even doubt he wrote it!
6. It may be true that he created the world, but what has he done since?
7. His cooperative efforts have been quite limited.
Walking through the streets of Jerusalem today, one hears a myriad of languages: Hebrew and Arabic, of course, but also English, French, German and Russian. Modern Jerusalem is a city with an international flavor.
