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83-inch-tall marble sculpture by Donatello, 1415, for a niche in the facade of the Cathedral of Florence. Photo: Erich Lessing

Aug 9 Blog

Gospel of John Commentary: Who Wrote the Gospel of John and How Historical Is It?

The Gospels, the first four books of the New Testament, tell the story of the life of Jesus. Yet only one—the Gospel of John—claims to be an eyewitness account, the testimony of the unnamed “disciple whom Jesus loved.”

Sep 9 Blog

The Jewish-Christian Schism

By: Lawrence H. Schiffman

In part four of his study on schisms in Jewish history, Lawrence H. Schiffman examines the Jewish-Christian schism.

Mar 12 Blog

“Lost” Manuscripts of J.B. Lightfoot Found!

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Ben Witherington III, the Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky, has uncovered the lost manuscripts of J.B. Lightfoot.

Jan 4 Blog

The Da Vinci Code

By: Reviewed by Ben Witherington, III

Ben Witherington, III reviews "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown.

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