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.
The Kitchen Debate
When we received a copy of Kenneth A. Kitchen’s new book, On the Reliability of the Old Testament, we knew that we should review it. Kitchen is one of the world’s leading scholars (he specializes in Egyptology), and the subject matter of the book—how historically accurate is the Bible?—is of central interest to many of our readers. We asked Ronald Hendel, a professor at the University of California at Berkeley and a columnist for our sister magazine, Bible Review, to review it for us.
Lachish: Read All About It
We have written extensively on Lachish over the past decades, as indicated by the following bibliography. Articles from past issues are available on the BAR Archive CD-ROM. To order, visit www.bib-arch.org or call 1–800-221–4644.
“Mystery Find at Lachish,” BAR, September/October 1979.
Lachish Level by Level
| Dates | Events | Major Finds |
Why Lachish Matters
Among cities in ancient Judah, Lachish was second only to Jerusalem in importance. A principal Canaanite and, later, Israelite site, Lachish occupied a major tell (mound) 25 miles southwest of Jerusalem, nestled in the foothills of Judah (the region known as the Shephelah).
Nehemiah Rebuilds the Walls of Jerusalem
Excerpts from Nehemiah 1–11
The Biblical Side of the Story: Ezra 1:1–8
The First Declaration of Human Rights: The Cyrus Cylinder
Big City, Few People
Seen in Rome: Titus’s Brain
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