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Sep 17 Blog

A Biblical Spice Rack

By: Devorah Emmet Wigoder

The brevity of life is compared to the delicate bloom of the caper in one of the Bible’s many references to fragrant and edible plants. Enjoy a glimpse of some of these plants.

Apr 16 Blog

Cast of Characters

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

A list of prominent biblical scholars, professors, priests and many others who have been involved in the study, publication and protection of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Mar 21 Blog

The Oxford Handbook of the Dead Sea Scrolls

By: Reviewed by Charlotte Hempel

Discovered in the caves above Qumran, the Dead Sea Scrolls have provided scholars with important information about the Jewish communities that resided in the environs of Qumran.

Mar 21 Blog

Dead Sea Scrolls on the Go

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

If your eReader travels everywhere with you, why not take the Dead Sea Scrolls with you too? The Biblical Archaeology Society has just released eReader versions of two of our most popular books on the scrolls: The Mystery and Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls and Understanding the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Nov 1 Blog

Jewish Literature between the Bible and the Mishnah

By: Reviewed by James VanderKam

James VanderKam reviews Jewish Literature between the Bible and the Mishnah by George W.E. Nickelsburg.

Jun 16 Blog

Bibliography

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

A bibliography of works on the Dead Sea Scrolls along with other additional resources including periodicals and online sources.

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