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.
Isaiah’s Ire: “The Tomb of the Royal Steward”
Fiddling with the Roof: “The Tomb of Pharaoh’s Daughter”
The Tombs of Silwan
The Key Phrases: Can You See the Letters?
A New Reading: Translation of the Mesha Stela
The 34 lines of the text have been numbered for convenience in the following translation by André Lemaire. Bracketed words and letters represent restorations of the text. Italicized words are uncertain. The dots between brackets indicate places where text is missing. The parenthetical word has been added for clarity but does not appear in the original text.
1. I am Mesha, son of Kemosh[ît], king of Mesha, the
“House of David” Restored in Moabite Inscription
What’s a Bamah? How Sacred Space Functioned in Ancient Israel
“David” Found at Dan
Queries & Comments
Qimron and Shanks Fight Like Children
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