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

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How Bible Translations Differ

To the uninitiated, the Bible is the Bible. To get one, you go to a bookstore and ask for a Bible.

Readers of BAR know better. The English-speaking student of the Bible is blessed with dozens of translations in hundreds of editions. What distinguishes them one from another?

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The Baptism of Jesus and a New Dead Sea Scroll

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The Society of Biblical Literature’s Statement on Access to Ancient Written Materials

The Society of Biblical Literature wishes to encourage prompt publication of ancient written materials and ready access to unpublished textual materials. In order to achieve these ends, the society adopts the following guidelines.