Strata: In Their Own Words
In a recent interview with BAR, archaeologist and Bible scholar Philip King explained how he became interested in Biblical archaeology and how he views the relationship between the Bible and archaeology.
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: What Book Review Do You Read?
Strata: The Bible in the News
“Stairway to Heaven,” “Tears in Heaven,” “Manna from Heaven.” Which one of these has connections with the Biblical book of Exodus and is a godsend to aspiring journalists and perspiring headline writers alike?
Strata: In History
BAR takes a look back at some important events in history that happened during the months of September and October.
September 490 B.C. The Battle of Marathon. A small Greek force (made up mostly of Athenians) utterly defeated the great Persian army of Darius I.
Strata: Incense Burner Pieced Back Together
First Person: Covering Controversy
The Conservation of the Copper Scroll
The Ruins on Top
The ruins atop Hyrcania have never been excavated, only surveyed. What we know about the site is the result of these surveys and ancient descriptions, particularly those of the first-century Jewish historian Josephus.
How a Scroll Scholar Went Bad
John Strugnell, a chief editor of the Dead Sea Scroll publication team, called him “the stone in the soup.” Harvard’s Frank Cross, another member of the team, said he was a charlatan.
Hyrcania’s Mysterious Tunnels
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