Books in Brief
Reclaiming the Dead Sea Scrolls
Lawrence H. Schiffman (Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society, 1994) 529 pp., $34.95.
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.
Inside BAR
“House of David” Is There!
Long-Winded in the Windy City
Enigmatic Finds: What Are Two Aramaic Stelae Doing in Saudi Arabia?
Traveler’s Advisory: Tourism to Saudi Arabia Not Encouraged
Tourism to Saudi Arabia not encouraged
After editing Dr. Abu Duruk’s fascinating manuscript, we wrote to him saying that his description would make people want to visit Saudi Arabia. He replied that “foreign tourists are not encouraged to visit the Kingdom; interior tourism, however, is well established.”
A BAR Special Report: Archaeology Thriving in Saudi Arabia
How Mute Stones Speak: Interpreting What We Dig Up
The Patriarchal Age: Myth or History?
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