Hebrew Bible
Jun 1
Prophetesses in the Bible
Although often overshadowed by their male counterparts, prophetesses in the Bible play an important role. Yet, their role does not always match our common understandings […]
May 29
From Noah’s Dove to the Holy Spirit
Hot take: Pigeons are the most berated animal of all time. Our ancestors domesticated these rock-dwelling birds, for example using them as messengers and food. […]
May 26
Comparing Ancient Biblical Manuscripts
By: BAS Staff
Until it was damaged and partially lost, the Aleppo Codex was considered to be the “crown” of ancient Biblical manuscripts, and was the version of the Hebrew Bible that was ultimately considered the most authoritative text in Judaism. Its loss was an enormous blow to Jewish scholarship. However, another complete codex still exists: The Leningrad Codex. How does it compare to its more distinguished cousin?
May 22
A Mysterious Tunnel Near Jerusalem
Archaeologists excavating near Ramat Rachel in Jerusalem have uncovered an ancient rock-cut tunnel that has so far resisted explanation. The tunnel runs about 165 feet […]
May 19
Who Is Balaam Son of Beor? Part One
Balaam son of Beor is one of the most enigmatic figures in the Hebrew Bible, and one of the earliest to be referenced outside the […]
May 15
Child Finds Roman-Era Figurine in the Negev
On a family trip to the Ramon Crater in southern Israel, an eight-year-old was “looking for special things on the ground that I could show […]
May 11
News in the History of the Alphabet
A newly published 12th-century BCE jar inscription from Lachish preserves a personal name containing the root š-l-ṭ, centuries earlier than this root was believed to […]
May 8
Archaeologists Begin Restoring Shamash Gate
The destruction of ancient cities is often softened into “history”—cataloged, photographed, and safely contained in the past. But a new study of Nineveh’s Shamash Gate […]
May 4
How Many Days Were in the Israelite Week?
Imagine time not being organized into weeks and months or not having set units of measurement to gauge distance. Metrics come to feel familiar over […]
Apr 24
Gold Tongues Discovered on Egyptian Mummies
Editor’s Note: The following article contains photos of human remains. A recent press release from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced striking archaeological […]
