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The Gospel of the Lots of Mary
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Published: September 19, 2024 11:00
AnneMarie Luijendijk has identified a previously unknown Late Antique text containing oracles called The Gospel of the Lots of Mary. The post The Gospel of the Lots of Mary appeared first on Biblical Archaeology Society.
Widows in the Bible
Published: September 19, 2024 11:00
In a Biblical Views column, Robin Gallaher Branch presents several examples of how, in the Bible, widows can serve as special textual markers to alert readers that something significant is about to happen. The post Widows in the Bible appeared first on…
Beth Shean: A Tale of Two Sites
Published: September 18, 2024 11:00
As I stepped out of the visitors’ center at Beth Shean, my eyes widened in shock at the picturesque Roman cardo stretching out before me, […] The post Beth Shean: A Tale of Two Sites appeared first on Biblical Archaeology Society.
The Oldest Hebrew Script and Language
Published: September 17, 2024 11:00
In a BAR article, epigraphy scholar Christopher Rollston asks a seemingly straightforward question: What is the oldest Hebrew inscription? The post The Oldest Hebrew Script and Language appeared first on Biblical Archaeology Society.
A Biblical Spice Rack
Published: September 17, 2024 11:00
The brevity of life is compared to the delicate bloom of the caper in one of the Bible’s many references to fragrant and edible plants. Enjoy a glimpse of some of these plants. The post A Biblical Spice Rack appeared first on Biblical Archaeology Society.
Pirates and Silver Denarii
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Published: September 16, 2024 15:09
During recent restoration work, archaeologists on the Italian island of Pantelleria, located off the coast of Sicily, discovered a hoard of silver denarii in the […] The post Pirates and Silver Denarii appeared first on Biblical Archaeology Society.
What Color Was Tekhelet?
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Published: September 15, 2024 11:00
In the Bible, a shade of blue called tekhelet was God’s chosen color for the ancient Israelites. Tekhelet drapes adorned Solomon’s Temple, and tekhelet robes were worn by Israel’s high priests. What was the actual color of ancient tekhelet and tzitzit? The…
The Binding or Sacrifice of Isaac
Published: September 14, 2024 11:00
The story of the offering of Isaac is one of the most powerful narratives in the Hebrew Bible. But each tradition has understood and used the story differently and for varying purposes. The post The Binding or Sacrifice of Isaac appeared first on Biblical…
Cultic Weaponry of Urartu
Published: September 13, 2024 11:00
Excavations at the site of Ayanis Castle in eastern Turkey revealed three magnificent bronze shields and a helmet dedicated to Haldi, the chief god of […] The post Cultic Weaponry of Urartu appeared first on Biblical Archaeology Society.
Biblical Town of Ziklag May Have Been Discovered
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Published: September 12, 2024 11:00
Researchers announced their belief that they may have uncovered the biblical town of Ziklag. Located between Kiryat Gat and Lachish in southern Israel, Khirbet a-Ra‘i […] The post Biblical Town of Ziklag May Have Been Discovered appeared first on Biblical…
The Origin of Christianity
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Published: September 12, 2024 11:00
Geza Vermes explores the origin of Christianity by examining the characteristics of the Jewish Jesus movement to see how it developed into a distinctly gentile religion. The post The Origin of Christianity appeared first on Biblical Archaeology Society.
The Philistines Are Coming!
Published: September 11, 2024 13:00
The traditional view of the biblical Philistines sees them as an organized and powerful force that moved in and conquered part of the southern Levant […] The post The Philistines Are Coming! appeared first on Biblical Archaeology Society.