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.
Pottery Talks
So often it seems that pottery is boring. But the little bits of sherds that are ubiquitous on excavations tell us a lot. Thanks to pottery we can date structures such as buildings and the contents within them.
The “Smoking Guns” Are Illusory
Ancient inscriptions are like the potsherds on which they are often found; dating them requires that we painstakingly search for relevant comparisons. In the case of the Jehoash inscription, there are no easy matches.
The scholars who have condemned it as a fake insist that it contains modern or incorrect usages. But we do not believe they have made their case.
Jehoash Inscription
| HEBREW TRANSCRIPTION | TRANSLITERATION | TRANSLATION |
|---|---|---|
| LINE A. | [I am Yeho’ash son of A-] |
Don’t Rush to Judgment
A Tale of Two Meetings
The decision was unanimous: Antiquities collectors are criminals, responsible for the worldwide scourge of looting.
Maresha Today
Marisa at a Glance
Marisa Tomb Paintings
IAA Geologists Repeatedly Err
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