Mar 23 Blog
By: Marek Dospěl
Jerusalem is one of the most excavated places in the world. Since Biblical Archaeology Review (BAR) first appeared in 1975, its readers have had a […]
Jan 10 Blog
By: Nathan Steinmeyer
A new study, published in the Jerusalem Journal of Archaeology, has examined fresh evidence of the treasuries and storehouses of Jerusalem during the First Temple […]
Jun 1 Blog
By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff
Richard Elliott Friedman reviews Beyond the Texts by William G. Dever.
Sep 1 Blog
By: Noah Wiener
A striking cache, including a gold medallion inscribed with a menorah, shofar (ram’s horn) and a Torah scroll, was found at the foot of Jerusalem’s Temple Mount.
Jan 11 Blog
This article originally appeared as “Strata: In Their Own Words” in the January/February 2013 issue of BAR.
Oct 16 Blog
By: Hershel Shanks
The prestigious Harvard Theological Review (HTR) has withdrawn Karen King's article from its publication schedule—at least temporarily. It was supposed to go into the January 2013 issue. Not anymore! What did she do so wrong?
Mar 21 Blog
By: Reviewed by Jane Cahill West
Ahron Horovitz’s book on the City of David, reviewed here by Jane Cahill West, covers Jerusalem history with lavish illustrations and summaries of archaeological debates about ancient Jerusalem history.
Jan 9 Blog
By: Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
Aren M. Maeir reviews "Ashkelon I: Introduction and Overview" by Lawrence Stager, J. David Schloen and Daniel M. Master.
Dec 14 Blog
BAR editor Hershel Shanks talks about the highlights of this year’s Bible and Archaeology conferences in San Francisco.
Jul 23 Blog
Ronny Reich’s book on excavating the City of David, reviewed by Jane Cahill West, is an opportunity to experience Jerusalem history through the eyes of one of it’s most noted archaeologists.
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