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: John C. Trever (1915–2006)
John C. Trever, the American scholar who photographed the Great Isaiah Scroll and other important Dead Sea Scroll manuscripts in Jerusalem in 1948, died April 29, at his home in Lake Forest, California. He was born November 26, 1915, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Strata: Strata Answers
How Many?
Answer: 36
According to the Web site of the Israel Antiquities Authority, there are 36 excavations currently being carried out in Israel. Not surprisingly, the highest concentration of sites is around Jerusalem, where there are eight active digs within a distance of only a few miles.
What Is It?
Answer: A. Amphora stopper
Strata: What Is It?
A Amphora stopper
B Greek foot massager
C Egyptian sundial
D Babylonian ashtray
E Shield from a Roman figurine
Strata: Do YOU Have an Idea for Strata?
Maybe it’s a beautiful piece of art, an unusual artifact, an interesting story about Biblical archaeology or just a fun fact. Whatever it is, we want to hear from you, the BAR readers! Send it (along with your name and address) to:
Strata: Birth Announcement
Strata: A Biblical First
Strata: News on the Web
Unsightly Repairs to Temple Mount; Muslim Cemetery Expanded
An “archaeological tragedy”—that is how The Jerusalem Post describes the current state of the Temple Mount.
Strata: How Many?
How many active archaeological excavations are there in Israel?
Strata: “Update” on the Web
In order to keep you, our readers, as current as possible, our usual “Update” coverage of all the latest developments in the forgery crisis in Israel will appear on our Web site at www.biblicalarchaeology.org.
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