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Mosaic of the Journey to Bethlehem from the Chora Church in Istanbul.

Nov 9 Blog

Were Mary and Joseph Married or Engaged at Jesus’ Birth?

By: Mark Wilson

Were Mary and Joseph married or engaged when they traveled to Bethlehem? Biblical scholar Mark Wilson examines what the gospels say in this Bible History Daily guest post.

Oct 3 Blog

Ronald F. Youngblood (1931–2014)

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Ronald F. Youngblood, professor emeritus of Old Testament and Hebrew at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, who is perhaps best known for his work as a Bible translator, has died at age 82. He served on the team that translated the New International Version (NIV) Bible—using the original Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek documents. Its mission was to provide an easy, straightforward English text that reflected the everyday language of the 20th century. Today, more than three decades after it was published, the New International Version remains the best-selling English translation of the Bible.

Jan 1 eBook

The Holy Bible: A Buyer’s Guide

By: BAS Admin

Walk through the religion section of any major bookstore, and you’ll see an amazing array of Bibles. The broad selection of translations (also called versions)—and the seemingly endless ways in which they are packaged—is without historical precedent. Rather than the “blessing” it could and probably should be, it may be off-putting. In this free eBook, prominent Biblical scholars expertly guide you through 21 different Bible versions and address their content, text, style and religious orientation.

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The Dead Sea Scrolls: Past, Present, and Future

Biblical Peoples—The World of Ancient Israel

Who Was Jesus? Exploring the History of Jesus’ Life

Ancient Israel in Egypt and the Exodus

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