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What Jews Should Know About the New Testament: Dr. Amy-Jill Levine and BAR

 In the March/April 2012 issue of the Biblical Archaeology Review (BAR), Amy-Jill Levine, a Jewish New Testament scholar explores the New Testament from a Jewish understanding in her article, "What Jews (and Christians too) Should Know About the New Read More
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Biblical Archaeology Society Publishes List of 2012 Archaeological Dig Opportunities

 The Biblical Archaeology Society announces its list of various archaeological excavations for the 2012 season, which include locations in Israel, Spain and more. Read More
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Dead Sea Scrolls Interviews with Prominent Scholars by BAR Editor Hershel Shanks

 The Biblical Archaeology Society offers a video series of interviews with leading Dead Sea Scrolls scholars hosted by BAR editor, Hershel Shanks. The Dead Sea Scrolls are further explored by various experts. Read More
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Wealth of Material About the Dead Sea Scrolls Available Online from the Biblical Archaeology Society

 With the Dead Sea Scrolls recently being digitalized and able to be viewed online, the Biblical Archaeology Society (BAS) is providing access to resources which allow visitors to further explore what they mean and why they matter. BAS can be seen as Read More
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July/August 2011 Issue of Biblical Archaeology Review

 The Biblical Archaeology Review's July/August 2011 issue explores various fascinating topics of biblical history; from Philip and his martyrium, to ivories found at Nimrud, to recent synagogue discoveries in Galilee, and finally to the newly publis Read More
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BAR Interviews Zahi Hawass, Egypt's Infamous Antiquities Chief

 BAR editor Hershel Shanks sat down with Zahi Hawass, Egyptian Minister of Antiquities, days before the protests broke out for an exclusive interview to discuss how Egyptian archaeology can help illuminate Biblical history. Read More
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Biblical Archaeology Review Announces Its March/April 2011 Issue

 The recently released Passover and Easter issue of the Biblical Archaeology Review has a focus on the Holy Christ. From revolt coins minted on the Temple Mount to Solomon's Temple to other fascinating issues from the Holy Land, readers will have a Read More
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- New York Times Article Praises Biblical Archaeology Review Editor Hershel Shanks and His New Autobiography

 Hershel Shanks, founder and editor of Biblical Archaeology Review (BAR), has written his autobiography, about which The New York Times has just published an article. The article credits Shanks and BAR with liberating the Dead Sea Scrolls and, more im Read More