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Sep 5 Blog

The Temple on Mount Gerizim—In the Bible and Archaeology

Temples have been found throughout the ancient Near East. What went on at these sites? Along with reconstructing architectural remains, can scholars piece together ancient worship practices? […]

Aug 20 Blog

Jewish Purification: Stone Vessel Workshop Discovered in Galilee

By: Robin Ngo

An excavation at a cave in Galilee has uncovered what may be a 2,000-year-old stone vessel production center. In the first century C.E., Jews commonly used stone vessels in observance of Jewish purity laws.

Aug 26 Blog

Dating of the Samaritan Temple on Mt. Gerizim

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

In “Bells, Pendants, Snakes and Stones” (BAR, November/December 2010), archaeologist Yitzhak Magen revealed evidence of a Samaritan temple at Mt. Gerizim that he dated to the time of Nehemiah, the fifth century B.C.E. In response, a reader asked for clarification about the date, which conflicts with Josephus’s account of events surrounding the Samaritan temple’s construction. Yitzhak Magen replied with a detailed explanation of the temple dating and timeline of related events.

Dec 16 Blog

The Samaritans: A Profile

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Craig Evans reviews "The Samaritans: A Profile" by Reinhard Pummer.

Feb 22 Blog

Archaeologists on Crutches

By: By Benjamin Arubas, Shay Bar and Hershel Shanks

Two eminent Israeli archaeologists, Yoram Tsafrir and Adam Zertal, recently passed away. Connected in death as in life, both triumphed over incredible obstacles.

Nov 4 Blog

Ancient Christianity as Reflected in Its Churches

By: Vassilios Tzaferis

Vassilios Tzaferis reviews "Christians and Christianity, Vol. III & IV (Churches and Monasteries in Samaria and Northern Judea and Churches and Monasteries in Judea)" edited by Noga Carmin.

Sep 6 Blog

Yitzhak Magen’s Response

By: Yitzhak Magen

Archaeologist Yitzhak Magen answers a question about the dating of a Samaritan temple at Mt. Gerizim, incorporating a timeline of related events.

Jan 11 Blog

Inn from the Good Samaritan Parable Becomes a Museum

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

The Good Samaritan parable begins on the ancient road between Jerusalem and Jericho, where a man is robbed, brutally beaten and given up for dead before finally being helped by a passing Samaritan.

Aug 15 Blog

Mizpah, Mizpah Wherefore Art Thou Mizpah?

By: Jeffrey R. Zorn

Where is Biblical Mizpah? Jeffrey R. Zorn discusses two candidates for the location of Mizpah.

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