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.
Tales from Tombstones
The Staurogram
In Greek, the language of the early church, the capital tau, or T, looks pretty much like our T. The capital rho, or R, however, is written like our P.
Bible People Confirmed in Authentic Inscriptions
Egypt |
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| Name | Who Was He? | When He Reigned or Flourished B.C.E. | Where in the Bible? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shishak (= Shoshenq I) | pharaoh | 945–924 | 1 Kings 11:40, etc. |
| 2 | So (= Osorkon IV) | pharaoh | 730–715 | |
Earliest New Testament Fragment
Containing part of the Gospel of John, P52 dates to the early second century. Most experts regard the fragments of P52 as the oldest extant canonical Christian text. On the front appears John 18:31–33 with 18:37–38 on the back, in which Pilate questions Jesus before the crucifixion. Written in Greek, this fragment came from a codex—not a scroll.
The First Dead Sea Scroll Was Found in Cairo
A chance purchase by the Westminster sisters (twins Agnes Lewis and Margaret Gibson) in Cairo during the spring of 1896 led to one of the greatest manuscript discoveries—and contributions to the study of Second Temple period Jewish literature—of the 19th century.
When Pharaohs Ruled Jerusalem
Saving a Looted Heritage
Wall of Solomon’s Royal City Identified
The Temple Mount Sifting Project
Gaby Barkay and Zachi Zweig have gone into business. Bring your excavated dirt to them for “wet sifting” and they will take care of it for you. Business is good.
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