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Did the Ancient Israelites Think Children Were People? - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Book of Exodus presumably reflects the views of its Israelite authors on their deity, morality, and the like.
Can AI Date the Dead Sea Scrolls? - Biblical Archaeology Society
A team has proposed a new method for dating the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Oldest Deep-Sea Shipwreck Found Near Israel - Biblical Archaeology Society
While surveying the floor of the Mediterranean 55 miles off Israel’s coast, an energy company made a startling find: the oldest deep-sea shipwreck ever discovered.
What Does the Bible Say About Infertility? - Biblical Archaeology Society
The idea that procreation is not for everyone is advanced in the New Testament, where “the driving metaphor is one of adoption.”
Does the Gospel of Mark Reveal Jesus’ Anger or His Compassion? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Does Mark show Jesus' anger or his compassion?
King Taharqa of the Kingdom of Cush - Biblical Archaeology Society
According to the Bible (Isaiah 37:9) and Assyrian sources, King Taharqa from the African kingdom of Cush came up against Sennacherib’s army, which was poised to conquer King Hezekiah’s Judah.
The Dead Sea Scrolls and the New Testament - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Dead Sea Scrolls and the New Testament.
Heracles and Dionysus in Caesarea Maritima - Biblical Archaeology Society
At Caesarea Maritima, archaeologists discovered a marble sarcophagus depicting the famous drinking contest between Heracles and Dionysus.
The Nuzi Tablets - Biblical Archaeology Society
Amid Nuzi’s remains, archaeologists unearthed thousands of clay tablets that included a trove of ancient legal documents.
When Was Jesus Born—B.C. or A.D.? - Biblical Archaeology Society
New Testament scholars place Jesus’ birth in 4 B.C. or before.
High Places, Altars and the Bamah - Biblical Archaeology Society
Explore the significance of bamot (plural of bamah)—open-air altar shrines often called 'high places' in the Bible.
Who Is Satan? - Biblical Archaeology Society
People today can immediately recognize an image of the devil.
Excavating Banias - Biblical Archaeology Society
Banias is one of the more breathtaking archaeological sites in the Holy Land, a spring-fed cavern surrounded by the ruins of Roman temples.
Early Copy of Infancy Gospel of Thomas Identified - Biblical Archaeology Society
The scholars date the papyrus to the fourth or early fifth century, making it the oldest known copy of the Infancy Gospel of Thomas.
2025 Dig Scholarship Winners - Biblical Archaeology Society
For decades BAS has been connecting volunteers with opportunities to dig.
What Was the Star of Bethlehem? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Nearly all modern science-based solutions ignore how ancient people thought about and examined the sky.
Searching for the Temple of King Solomon - Biblical Archaeology Society
Several Iron Age temples discovered throughout the Levant bear a striking resemblance to the Temple of King Solomon described in the Bible.
The Tel Dan Inscription: The First Historical Evidence of King David from the Bible - Biblical Archaeology Society
Few modern discoveries have caused as much excitement as the Tel Dan inscription that furnished the first historical evidence of King David.
Byzantine Masterpiece Unveiled - Biblical Archaeology Society
One of the most impressive Byzantine mosaics ever discovered in southern Israel has been put on display for the first time.
The Sarcophagus of Ramesses the Great - Biblical Archaeology Society
More than 3,200 years after the death of Ramesses the Great (r. 1279–1213 BCE), a large piece of his burial sarcophagus has been identified.