Dec 27 Blog
By: Megan Sauter
In which year was Jesus born? While this is sometimes debated, the majority of New Testament scholars place Jesus’ birth in 4 B.C. or before.
Dec 23 Blog
By: BAS Staff
Read letters published in the Q&C section of BAR debating the dates of Herod’s death, Jesus’ birth and to which lunar eclipse Josephus was referring.
Mar 2 Blog
By: Noah Wiener
Although Josephus states that Herod was buried at Herodium, he does not specify where. Was Herod buried in the mausoleum on the slope or in the fortress at the summit?
Jan 3 Blog
Read what Bible Secrets Revealed consulting producer Dr. Robert Cargill reveals about the fourth installment of the History Channel series.
Feb 13 Blog
By: Suzanne F. Singer
Herod the Great—The King’s Final Journey reveals the Herodian world and the end of the illustrious king’s life, as brought to light by the late archaeologist Ehud Netzer.
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