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A still-unpublished Dead Sea Scroll fragment, whose siglum is 4Q246, bears striking similarities to a passage from the annunciation scene in Luke’s Gospel. In the Gospel, God sends the angel Gabriel to announce to Mary, a virgin betrothed to Joseph, that she will conceive a son whom she is to call Jesus. In making the announcement, Gabriel says to her:
You’re not going to believe this!
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You don’t have to own a pickaxe. You can leave your buckets at home. But there is one tool you must have if you want to volunteer for a dig: information. And you’ve come to the right place to get it.
bronzetti (bron-ZET-ee): bronze figurines made by Sardinia’s indigenous culture. Usually found near sacred wells, the bronzetti often depict warriors, chieftains and boats. They generally range from a few inches to more than a foot in height or length.
