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: The Taxing Work of Archaeology

When April 15 rolls around this year, taxpayers may take some small comfort in the fact that taxes are by no means a modern invention. Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain both famously remarked about the certainty of death and taxes, and a recent archaeological discovery from Jerusalem has added to scholars’ certainty about a tax system in ancient Israel—or rather, Judah.

The Oxyrhynchus Papyri

Discovered in the Egyptian desert over a century ago, the Oxyrhynchus Papyri have provided invaluable insights into the life and times of an early Roman Christian community of the Nile Valley. As our author explains, these priceless documents, which include everything from little-known gospels to revealing personal letters, intimately portray the beliefs and daily lives of ordinary Romans and Christians, making them one of the greatest archaeological finds ever.

Strata: What Were They Used For? What Did They Do with Them?

Little figurines are ubiquitous in the ancient Near East, including in ancient Israel. Almost all of them are made of clay. A few are made of plaster and painted—like the one pictured here. Many more plaster figurines probably existed, but they have not been preserved. Plaster crumbles; clay is well-nigh indestructible, even if only small pieces endure for ages.

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