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Sep 11 Blog

The Aramaic Dead Sea Scrolls

What is the significance of the Aramaic texts among the Dead Sea Scrolls for elucidating the literary, societal, political, and religious contexts of ancient Judaism and nascent Christianity?

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 10 Blog

D.C.-Area Archaeology Event

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

On February 17, 2017, Christopher Rollston of the George Washington University will deliver the lecture “Women in the Coptic Gospel of Thomas: In Life and in the Afterlife” in the Washington, D.C. area.

Oct 17 Blog

Gold Nero Coin Comes to Light in Jerusalem

By: Robin Ngo

A rare gold coin depicting Roman emperor Nero was unearthed in excavations just outside the Old City of Jerusalem in Israel. This coin is especially significant because it was discovered on a scientific excavation, so its findspot is clear.

Jan 8 Blog

Ancient Antioch: Mapping Political and Trade Networks with Google Earth

By: Robin Ngo

Researcher Kristina Neumann created an interactive map illustrating ancient Antioch’s changing political and economic relationships over time using Google Earth software.

Aug 19 Blog

How to Study a Dead Sea Scrolls Text

By: Lawrence H. Schiffman

This post was originally published on Professor Schiffman’s website as the first part of an ongoing series on the study of the scrolls. Bible History […]

Jun 13 Blog

The Coins of Herod: A Modern Analysis and Die Classification

By: Reviewed by David Hendin

It turns out that Herod the Great was great at a lot of things—but making coins was not one of them. “Herod’s numismatic legacy is disappointing to say the least,” according to a new book on the coins of Herod by Donald T. Ariel and Jean Philippe Fontanille. “Considering Herod’s larger-than-life persona, most of his coinage is particularly unimpressive.” Herod was named king of the Jews in 40 B.C.E. by a declaration of the Roman Senate. At the time, however, Herod was without a kingdom, since Mattatayah Antigonus, the last Hasmonean ruler, was king on the ground in Judea and remained so until 37 B.C.E., when Herod captured Antigonus and his Parthian sponsors.

Oct 14 Blog

The Collections of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Steven Fine reviews the book Chronicles of the Land: Archaeology in the Israel Museum Jerusalem edited by Michal Dayagi-Mendels and Silvia Rozenberg.

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