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Jul 7 Blog

The “Philistines” to the North

The northern Sea Peoples, according to BAR author Ephraim Stern, are known to us not by name in the Bible but from Egyptian sources—and from archaeology.

Jul 2 Blog

Giant of Iron Age Research

By: Daniel M. Master

Daniel M. Master writes a tribute to Lawrence E. Stager, one of the most significant Biblical archaeologist of the past 40 years.

Jun 22 Blog

Lawrence of Arabia as Archaeologist

By: Stephen E. Tabachnick

While the real T.E. Lawrence was not exactly like the character in the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia, he was, nevertheless, one of the most colorful figures to emerge from World War I.

Apr 20 Blog

Where Did the Philistines Come From?

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Excavators at Tell es-Safi/Gath, the site of Gath of the Philistines mentioned in the Bible, found an exceptionally well preserved horned altar reminiscent of the Israelite horned altars described in the Bible. What can this find tell us about the cultural origins of the Philistines?

Oct 30 Blog

First Person: My Final “First Person”

By: Hershel Shanks

After 42 years as Editor of Biblical Archaeology Review, Hershel Shanks will be retiring.

Jun 29 Blog

The New Bible of Ancient Pottery

By: Reviewed by Nava Panitz-Cohen

Nava Panitz-Cohen reviews The Ancient Pottery of Israel and Its Neighbors: From the Iron Age Through the Hellenistic Period (vols. 1 and 2), edited by Seymour Gitin.

Apr 13 Blog

Remembering Trude Dothan

By: Seymour Gitin

Former Albright Institute director Seymour Gitin reflects on the pioneering achievements of Trude Dothan, the doyenne of Philistine archaeology.

Feb 2 Blog

Queen of the Philistines: Trude Dothan (1922–2016)

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Trude Dothan, the doyenne of Philistine archaeology, passed away recently at the age of 93. In commemoration of her pioneering achievements, eight BAR articles have been made free and publicly available.

Aug 10 Blog

Iron Age Gate and Fortifications Uncovered at Philistine Gath

By: Robin Ngo

Remains of the monumental city gate and fortifications of Iron Age Gath—home of the Biblical giant Goliath—were uncovered in excavations at Tell es-Safi in central Israel.

Jun 12 Blog

An Archaeological Journey from Genesis through Jesus

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Editor Hershel Shanks has hand-picked 40 notable articles from BAR to honor the magazine’s 40th anniversary.

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