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1813 painting Vesuvius Erupting by Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes

Mar 22 Blog

The Destruction of Pompeii—God’s Revenge?

The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius destroyed the opulent vacation destinations of Roman elites in August 79 C.E.—almost exactly nine years after Roman troops destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem. Did this seem like more than mere coincidence to the ancients?

Sep 14 Blog

The Binding or Sacrifice of Isaac

By: Robin M. Jensen

The story of the offering of Isaac is one of the most powerful narratives in the Hebrew Bible. But each tradition has understood and used the story differently and for varying purposes.

Aug 2 Blog

Defining Biblical Hermeneutics

By: Ellen White

The hermeneutics of the Bible are the many ways people read the Bible.

Dec 19 Blog

Digs 2017: Digging Through Time

By: Ellen White

Each year students and volunteers from around the world travel through time by participating in excavations. We explore the history of the land of the Bible as we dig into the archaeological past. Learn about this year’s exciting excavation opportunities!

Jun 3 Blog

Ancient Synagogues—Archaeology and Art

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Benjamin D. Gordon reviews "Ancient Synagogues— Archaeology and Art: New Discoveries and Current Research" by Rachel Hachlili.

Feb 26 Blog

Oded’s Other Ossuary

By: Hershel Shanks

The James Ossuary was only one of three ossuaries in Golan's collection. Another revealed an important Jewish community in central Syria in Apamea and Palmyra in the time of Jesus before the Roman destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in 70 C.E.

Jun 22 Blog

Yeshiva University Project Shines a Colorful Digital Light on the Arch of Titus (Updated June 22, 2012)

By: Noah Wiener

The Arch of Titus Digital Restoration Project, conducted by the Yeshiva University Center for Israel Studies, recently scanned the iconic arch for traces of color on the first century C.E. bas-reliefs.

Feb 13 Blog

Jerusalem’s Traitor

By: Reviewed by Louis H. Feldman

Louis H. Feldman reviews "Jerusalem’s Traitor: Josephus, Masada, and the Fall of Judea" by Desmond Seward.

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