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Jan 6 Blog

Ancient Amulets with Incipits

Ancient amulets containing incipits of Biblical passages have been uncovered in Egypt and were used as protective charms to ward off evil. Learn about early Christian amulets with incipits in this Bible History Daily guest post by Joseph E. Sanzo.

Dec 8 Blog

Inscription Reveals Governor of Judea Before the Bar-Kokhba Revolt

By: Robin Ngo

Who was the Roman governor of Judea during the time leading up to the Bar-Kokhba revolt, the second Jewish revolt against Rome? This question has now been answered thanks to an inscribed stone block recently discovered off the coast of Tel Dor in northern Israel.

Mar 8 Blog

The Making of a Messiah

By: James Tabor

In this post I want to to consider what I call the “textual dynamics of messianic self-identity.” I realize that is a mouthful but bear with me here, as this subject is quite fascinating and I think we can see some light on this issue if we take all our evidence into account, both ancient and modern.

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.

Dec 15 Blog

Resurrection

By: Reviewed by Ben Witherington, III

Ben Witherington, III reviews "Resurrection: The Origin and Future of a Biblical Doctrine" by Eric H. Cline.

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