Dear Jerusalem: Priests Petition to Rebuild Their Temple
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.
A Case Worse Than the Dead Sea Scrolls: Leading Scholar Denied Access to Elephantine Ostraca
Old rules die hard. The old rule that no one—not even other interested scholars—can see ancient inscriptions until they are published (regardless of how long that takes) is alive and well in Paris.
Did the Ark Stop at Elephantine?
Was the Ark of the Covenant taken from Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem during the reign of King Manasseh in the seventh century B.C.E. to an island called Elephantine in the Nile River? Was it housed there in a Jewish temple much like the one King Solomon built?
How BAR Changed My Life
10 Great Finds
Scholars Speak Out
What is Biblical archaeology’s greatest achievement? What is Biblical archaeology’s greatest failure? What is Biblical archaeology’s greatest challenge?
BAR asked a wide variety of scholars to answer these three questions. Their replies appear below.
Strugnell and Supersessionism: Historic Mistakes Haunt the Relationship of Christianity and Judaism
Queries & Comments
Is BAR Changing Its Spots?
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BARlines
Oxford University Press ‘Unethical,’ Charges Qimron
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