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With Age Comes Experience

May 10 Blog

With Age Comes Experience

By: Robin Gallaher Branch

During her time at the 2011 conference of the Society of Biblical Literature in San Francisco, California, BHD contributing blogger Robin Gallaher Branch enjoyed many stimulating lectures, including one by New Testament scholar Mona Tokarek LaFosse on the important role played by older women in the patriarchal society of the New Testament world. While there were certainly competing ideas about the proper role for women in society, LaFosse concludes that older women were especially valued for their ability to influence family relationships and mold, teach and guide younger women.

Ephesus archaeologist discoveries

Jul 20 Blog

Biblical and Historical Turkey: Sites to See

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Explore the archaeology and history of Turkey! Sites to see include Ephesus, one of the most famous Biblical places to go in Turkey. Prepare for […]

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