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Colossae: A Biblical City of the Classical World - Biblical Archaeology Society
Excavations at the ancient Phrygian city of Colossae in Turkey are uncovering new insights into the history of early Christian communities.
Two-Thousand-Year-Old Shipwreck Discovered Off Turkish Coast - Biblical Archaeology Society
Off the southwestern coast of Turkey, archaeologists made a stunning discovery: a 2,000-year-old shipwreck with its cargo still packed neatly.
The “Original” Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls - Biblical Archaeology Society
Explore how the Dead Sea Scrolls help scholars compare the Masoretic Text and the Septuagint in the search for the Bible's original language, as discussed by Emanuel Tov in Biblical Archaeology Review.
Searching for the Balm of Gilead - Biblical Archaeology Society
Israeli archaeologist identifies the balm of Gilead in the Bible with the resin of the Atlantic pistachio tree
“Canceled” Standing Stone Discovered in Judah - Biblical Archaeology Society
Archaeologists discovered a buried standing stone at Tel ‘Eton that may preserve evidence of household worship and Hezekiah’s religious reforms in eighth-century Judah.
What Is the Jezreel Valley? - Biblical Archaeology Society
A natural route connecting the Coastal Plain to the Jordan Valley and beyond, the Jezreel Valley is the site of numerous biblical events.
Imagining Joseph in Egypt - Biblical Archaeology Society
Archaeologists at Tell el-Ku‘a uncovered Hyksos-era homes, graves, and trade evidence, enriching our understanding of the Egyptian world behind the Joseph story.
The Sayings of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Gospel of Thomas is a non-canonical collection of the sayings of Jesus reputed to have been dictated to the apostle Thomas.
The Gospel of Thomas's 114 Sayings of Jesus - Biblical Archaeology Society
Examine what the 114 sayings of Jesus from the Gospel of Thomas reveal about the early Christian world in which they were written.
The Question of Mary’s Perpetual Virginity - Biblical Archaeology Society
New Testament scholar Helen Bond asks whether Mary was Joseph’s second wife—a demographic and textual argument that reframes centuries of debate over Mary’s perpetual virginity as a question about family, not purity.
Rebuilding the Lighthouse of Alexandria - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Lighthouse of Alexandria stood as one of the tallest manmade structures in the world for a millennium and a half, until it went out of operation in 1303 CE
Who Was Jesus’ Biological Father? - Biblical Archaeology Society
How could the product of a virginal conception truly be human since the Y chromosome did not come from a human father?
Herod’s Death, Jesus’ Birth and a Lunar Eclipse - Biblical Archaeology Society
Professor John A. Cramer debates the dates of Herod’s death and Jesus’ birth, and discusses a lunar eclipse in 1 B.C., which would place the death of Herod and Jesus’ birth at the turn of the era.
“Time Capsule” Cave Discovered in Israel - Biblical Archaeology Society
Archaeologists uncovered an undisturbed prehistoric cave in Israel that preserves rare evidence of hunter-gatherer life in the Paleolithic period.
The Land of Lot - Biblical Archaeology Society
Traveling along the Dead Sea Highway, few notice the small farming town known as Ghor al-Safi.
How December 25 Became Christmas - Biblical Archaeology Society
Discover how December 25 became the date for Christmas.
Why Did the Magi Bring Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh? - Biblical Archaeology Society
The magi’s gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh held symbolic meaning—honoring Jesus as king, priest, and sacrifice—but researchers now suggest frankincense may also have been chosen for its medicinal, anti-inflammatory properties.
Roman Dill Sauce - Biblical Archaeology Society
In this BAR Test Kitchen, recreate the first-century CE Roman gourmand Apicius' recipe for “Cold Dill Sauce for Sausages."
Identifying Biblical Authors with Statistical Analysis - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Hebrew Bible is the product of centuries of oral and written transmission, combining numerous sources and multiple redactions.
Statues of Mysterious Classical Figures Found Near Caesarea - Biblical Archaeology Society
Two 1,700-year-old marble statues were found (one inscribed with the name Lycurgus) buried face down in a Roman-Byzantine winepress near Caesarea, raising questions about religious change in the ancient world.