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.
Here are two dig opportunities for volunteers in addition to those listed in our January/February issue. Visit the BAS Web site (www.biblicalarchaeology.org) to view a complete listing of digs.
25 miles northwest of Jerusalem, southeast of Ben-Gurion airport
Four distinguished scholars and archaeologists have joined BAR’s editorial advisory board:
Dead Sea Scroll scholar Hartmut Stegemann of the University of Göttingen, Germany, died on August 22, 2005, at the age of 71 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
BAR asked Andrea Berlin what she loves about being an archaeologist:
Ever wonder who the Jebusites were? According to the Bible, Jerusalem was a Jebusite city until King David conquered it in 1000 B.C.E. or shortly thereafter (2 Samuel 5:6–9).
BAR takes a look back at some important events in history that happened during the months of March and April.
The oldest Philistine inscription ever discovered was recently excavated in Goliath’s home town of Gath (Tel es-Safi) by an expedition headed by Aren Maeir of Bar-Ilan University.
