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Jan 8 Blog

Ritual Sacrifice in Ancient Israel

What are the origins of animal sacrifice? We know that many ancient cultures practiced ritual sacrifice, and ancient sacrifice in Israel was a part of religious worship at the Jerusalem Temple. While ritual sacrifice is now discouraged in many modern religions–with the ritual sacrifice now often represented by symbolic acts and gestures—ancient sacrifice in Israel and many other ancient cultures was a common part of religious worship.

Jul 2 Blog

Divided Kingdom, United Critics

By: Reviews by William G. Dever and Aaron Burke

The Forgotten Kingdom by Israel Finkelstein traces the development of the northern kingdom of Israel to an earlier time associated with the reign of King Saul. The award-winning work is critically and independently reviewed by William G. Dever and Aaron Burke.

Mar 11 Blog

Out of Egypt: Israel’s Exodus Between Text and Memory, History and Imagination

By: Noah Wiener

Watch dozens of full-length lectures from the 2014 international conference Out of Egypt: Israel’s Exodus Between Text and Memory, History and Imagination.

Feb 19 Blog

Video: Exodus and Memory: Remembering the Origin of Israel and Monotheism

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Watch a full-length keynote lecture by University of Konstanz scholar Jan Assmann online for free.

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origin of israel

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Ritual Sacrifice in Ancient Israel

Divided Kingdom, United Critics

Out of Egypt: Israel’s Exodus Between Text and Memory, History and Imagination

Video: Exodus and Memory: Remembering the Origin of Israel and Monotheism

Must-Read Free eBooks

A Digger’s Life: A Guide to the Archaeology Dig Experience

The Dead Sea Scrolls: Past, Present, and Future

Biblical Peoples—The World of Ancient Israel

The First Christmas: The Story of Jesus’ Birth in History and Tradition

Want more Bible history?

Join Us on an Educational Journey

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origin of israel

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Ritual Sacrifice in Ancient Israel

Divided Kingdom, United Critics

Out of Egypt: Israel’s Exodus Between Text and Memory, History and Imagination

Video: Exodus and Memory: Remembering the Origin of Israel and Monotheism

Must-Read Free eBooks

A Digger’s Life: A Guide to the Archaeology Dig Experience

The Dead Sea Scrolls: Past, Present, and Future

Biblical Peoples—The World of Ancient Israel

The First Christmas: The Story of Jesus’ Birth in History and Tradition

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