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 artist group Robotlab has recently developed a method for creating a “handwritten” Torah robotically! Their work will be displayed through January 11, 2015, at the Jewish Museum in Berlin, Germany, in an exhibit titled “The Creation of the World.”
February 27, 1940 A.D. American biochemists Martin Kamen and Sam Ruben discovered the radioactive isotope carbon-14, which today forms the basis of the radiocarbon dating method in archaeology and other sciences.
The Biblical Archaeology Society is offering prizes totaling $5,000 for the best academic papers presented at the recent 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Schools of Oriental Research (ASOR) and the 2011 Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL).
Closing arguments in the Jerusalem trial to determine whether or not the James Ossuary, the Yehoash tablet and other ancient artifacts were forged by two defendants finally wrapped up in October. After five years of proceedings, all that remains is for trial judge Aharon Farkash to pore through the evidence and deliver his verdict.
A. Harness finial
B. Standard holder
C. Pommel of a royal dagger
D. Candleholder
E. Palace doorknob
Answer: (A) Harness finial
