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Sep 17 Blog

Biblical Archaeology Society 2017 Publication Awards Winners

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

The biennial BAS Publication Awards have been presented since 1985. See the 2017 winners!

Feb 28 Blog

Free Hebrew Bible Course with Shaye Cohen

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Learn about the Hebrew Bible in a free course of 25 video lectures by Shaye Cohen, Littauer Professor of Hebrew Literature and Philosophy at Harvard University.

Oct 10 Blog

The Fiscus Judaicus and the Parting of the Ways

By: Reviewed by Shaye J.D. Cohen

The fiscus Judaicus was a tax imposed on the Jews of the Roman Empire by Emperor Vespasian in the early 70s C.E. Whereas formerly the Jews had sent a half shekel (two drachmas) annually to the Temple of Jerusalem, now, after the Roman destruction, they would be required to send that same amount to the temple of Jupiter Capitolinus in Rome, which had been badly damaged by fire and was in need of repair and restoration.

Mar 21 Blog

Stone and Dung, Oil and Spit: Jewish Daily Life in the Time of Jesus

By: Reviewed by Shaye J.D. Cohen

Shaye J.D. Cohen reviews Jodi Magness's book Stone and Dung, Oil and Spit: Jewish Daily Life in the Time of Jesus.

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