Sep 2 Blog
By: Megan Sauter
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
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
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
Craig Evans reviews "The Samaritans: A Profile" by Reinhard Pummer.
Feb 22 Blog
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
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
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
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
By: Jeffrey R. Zorn
Where is Biblical Mizpah? Jeffrey R. Zorn discusses two candidates for the location of Mizpah.
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