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Jan 11 Blog

Virtually Explore Holy Land Artifacts

From the comfort of your home, you can virtually explore archaeological objects that shed light on Biblical history with the click of a button.

Mar 5 Blog

Raising the BAR

By: Susan Laden

From humble beginnings, Biblical Archaeology Review has become the world’s most widely read Biblical archaeology magazine. See how it all began—with Hershel Shanks at the helm—and some highlights from the past 43 years.

Sep 20 Blog

Historical Context

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

The scrolls were written during a time of significant turmoil and strife between the Greek-influenced elite and the more traditional Jewish populations of Judea. From the time of Alexander the Great’s death to the fall of Masada at the hands of the Romans, a series of historic events would influence the authors of the scrolls and the population as a whole.

Mar 21 Blog

Dead Sea Scrolls on the Go

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

If your eReader travels everywhere with you, why not take the Dead Sea Scrolls with you too? The Biblical Archaeology Society has just released eReader versions of two of our most popular books on the scrolls: The Mystery and Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls and Understanding the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Dec 30 Blog

What Archaeology in the Galilee Tells Us About Daily Life in Ancient Israel

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Uzi Leibner’s new book reports the results of an archaeological survey of the eastern Galilee. The survey provides important details about Israel in the Roman period, as well as the Hellenistic and Byzantine eras.

Oct 18 Blog

The New BAS 2012 Catalog Has Arrived

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

The BAS 2012 catalog features new and exciting books and products from scholars James Charlesworth, Eilat Mazar and Ronny Reich, among others.

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The Dead Sea Scrolls: Past, Present, and Future

Biblical Peoples—The World of Ancient Israel

Who Was Jesus? Exploring the History of Jesus’ Life

Ancient Israel in Egypt and the Exodus

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