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Merneptah Stele. Photo: Maryl Levine.

Apr 7 Blog

The Exodus: Fact or Fiction?

By: BAS Staff

Does archaeological evidence connect with Israel’s Exodus from Egypt—a central event in the Bible? Egyptian artifacts and sites show that the Biblical text does indeed recount accurate memories from the period to which the Exodus is generally assigned.

Late-15th-century painting of The Last Supper by the Spanish artist known as the Master of Perea.

Mar 31 Blog

Was Jesus’ Last Supper a Seder?

By: Jonathan Klawans

Many assume that Jesus' Last Supper was a Seder, the ritual Passover meal. Examine evidence from the synoptic Gospels with scholar Jonathan Klawans.

Bowl decorated with recumbent lions and calves before the symbol of the god An (BLMJ 4564). Photo: David Harris

Mar 10 Blog

10 Great Biblical Artifacts at the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem

By: David Moster

10 The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem houses one of the world’s most important collections of Biblical artifacts.

Aug 26 Blog

Israel’s Exodus in Transdisciplinary Perspective

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Judith M. Hadley reviews "Israel’s Exodus in Transdisciplinary Perspective," edited by Thomas E. Levy, Thomas Schneider and William H.C. Propp.

Sep 14 Blog

Two D.C.-Area Biblical Archaeology Events

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

The Washington, D.C.-area Biblical Archaeology Society of Northern Virginia and Biblical Archaeology Forum will be hosting a guided tour of a Greek Orthodox Church (October 4) and a lecture titled “Exodus: Myth or History?” (October 20) in the upcoming weeks.

Jul 24 Blog

How Archaeology Illuminates the Bible

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Each of these eight lectures by Professor William G. Dever was created specially for readers of Biblical Archaeology Review. Each is a gem. The lectures are illustrated with pictures, maps and plans from Professor Dever's personal photos as well as photos from leading archaeological photographers. This course is for the beginner as well as the seasoned reader of Biblical Archaeology Review and for everyone in between. It is understandable for those coming to the subject for the first time and newly insightful for the advanced student.

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