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Jan 10 Blog

Clay Seals Give Clues to Wealth of Biblical Jerusalem

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

Beyond the Texts

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Richard Elliott Friedman reviews Beyond the Texts by William G. Dever.

Sep 1 Blog

The Ophel Treasure

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

In Their Own Words: David Ussishkin

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

This article originally appeared as “Strata: In Their Own Words” in the January/February 2013 issue of BAR.

Oct 16 Blog

Is the Harvard Theological Review a Coward or Did Dr. Karen King Do Something Wrong?

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The prestigious Harvard Theological Review (HTR) has withdrawn Karen King's article from its publication schedule—at least temporarily.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

City of David

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

Ashkelon I

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.

Bible and Archaeology in the City by the Bay

Dec 14 Blog

Bible and Archaeology in the City by the Bay

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

BAR editor Hershel Shanks talks about the highlights of this year’s Bible and Archaeology conferences in San Francisco.

Excavating the City of David: Where Jerusalem's History Began

Jul 23 Blog

Jerusalem History through the Eyes of One of its Excavators

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

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.

The City of David: The Excavation of Jerusalem History

Jul 15 Blog

The City of David: The Excavation of Jerusalem History

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Ahron Horovitz’s book on the City of David, reviewed here by Jane Cahill West, covers Jerusalem history with lavish illustrations and summaries of debates about ancient Jerusalem history that are based on controversial archaeological discoveries.

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