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May 30 Blog

Josephus on the Essenes

Josephus’s commentaries on the laws and characteristics of the Essene community have been invaluable to scholars studying ancient Jewish laws and customs.

Apr 27 Blog

Who Were the Essenes?

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

A recent study has sought to determine by sophisticated methods whether Khirbet Qumran was home to a community of sectarian Jews, the Essenes.

Jan 5 Blog

Lilith

By: Janet Howe Gaines

In most manifestations of her myth, Lilith represents chaos, seduction and ungodliness. Yet, in her every guise, Lilith has cast a spell on humankind. Who is Lilith in the Bible?

Apr 16 Blog

What Are the Dead Sea Scrolls?

By: Nathan Steinmeyer and Megan Sauter

The Dead Sea Scrolls are considered by many to be the most significant archaeological find of the 20th century. From 1947 to 1956, thousands of […]

Jul 14 Blog

Ancient Scribe Links Qumran Scrolls to Masada

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Paleographer Ada Yardeni identified the handwriting of a single scribe on more than 50 Dead Sea Scrolls from Qumran and Masada. What can this tell us about the scribal community at Qumran?

Sep 23 Blog

Qumran Phylacteries Reveal Nine New Dead Sea Scrolls

By: Noah Wiener

Nine small Dead Sea Scroll fragments were discovered in ancient phylacteries, or tefillin.

May 5 Blog

TV Series “Dig” Delivers Drama

By: Ellen White

The TV series “Dig” on the USA Network captures the excitement of discovering the Biblical world.

Apr 3 Blog

Understanding the Alphabet of the Dead Sea Scrolls

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Martin Heide reviews "Understanding the Alphabet of the Dead Sea Scrolls—Development, Chronology, Dating" by Ada Yardeni.

Jan 5 Blog

Ancient Jewish Theology and Law

By: Robin Ngo

According to scholar Jonathan Klawans, ancient Jews—including the Pharisees, Sadducees and Essenes—cared as much about matters of Jewish theology as about laws and practices.

Nov 20 Blog

IAA Launches App with Archaeology Games

By: Robin Ngo

The Israel Antiquities Authority has released a free app for iPhones and iPads with archaeology games and puzzles.

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