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.
Note Well
The Software We Used
Electronic Echoes: Using Computer Concordances for Bible Study
(For Eugene Schwartz)
Leading Archaeologist Chastised for Publishing Artifacts in Private Collections
Reading of “Beit David” Inscription Strengthened
Ostraca Perform Well on Lab Tests: Awarded an “A” for Authentic
Whenever an exceptional artifact without a provenance appears on the antiquities market, serious questions arise about its authenticity. That is the case with the two ostraca described in the accompanying article.
A Widow’s Plea
Text:
1. YB[R]KK[.]YHWH BS
2. ‘.’DNY.H[S
3. ’YS
4. ‘MY.WNTTH.BYD.’MTK.’T.H
5. NH
6. YHW.W’T.S
7. R BN‘MH.NTTH.L’H
8. YH.
A Temple Receipt
Text:
1. K’S
2. HW.HMLK.LTT.BYD
3. [Z]KRYHW.KSP TR
4. S
5. S
Translation:
1. Pursuant to the order to you of Ashya-
2. hu the king to give by the hand
3. of [Z]echaryahu silver of Tar-
4. shish to the House (or Temple) of Yahweh
5. Three shekels.
Three Shekels for the Lord
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