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Apr 24 Blog

Who Were the Essenes?

A recent study has sought to determine by sophisticated methods whether Khirbet Qumran was home to a community of sectarian Jews, the Essenes.

Nov 24 Blog

Biblical Archaeology Society 2021 Publication Awards Winners

By: BAS Staff

BEST BOOK RELATING TO THE HEBREW BIBLE The Origin and Character of God: Ancient Israelite Religion through the Lens of Divinity Theodore J. Lewis (Oxford: […]

Sep 24 Blog

23rd Annual Bible and Archaeology Fest: Virtual for 2020

By: Michele Barasso

Sign up for two full days of live lectures via Zoom from world leading Bible scholars and archaeologists. Join in via computer, tablet, or […]

Mar 21 eBook

Masada: The Dead Sea’s Desert Fortress

By: BAS Admin

Herod’s desert fortress on the mountaintop of Masada has been immortalized as an enduring symbol of Jewish pride and determination. Although the stronghold was built by the megalomaniac King Herod, it was made famous as the site of the last stand between the besieged Jewish rebels and the relentlessly advancing Romans in the First Jewish Revolt in 73/74 A.D. What is the archaeological evidence for the siege of Masada?

Jul 14 Blog

Ancient Scribe Links Qumran Scrolls to Masada

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Paleographer Ada Yardeni identified the handwriting of a single scribe on more than 50 Dead Sea Scrolls from Qumran and Masada. What can this tell us about the scribal community at Qumran?

Sep 17 Blog

Biblical Archaeology Society 2017 Publication Awards Winners

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

The biennial BAS Publication Awards have been presented since 1985. See the 2017 winners!

Apr 24 Blog

D.C.-Area Archaeology Event

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

On Sunday, April 30, 2017, Sidnie White Crawford will deliver the lecture “What the Dead Sea Scrolls Teach Us About the Bible” in the D.C. area.

Feb 21 Blog

Call for Entries: Biblical Archaeology Society 2017 Publication Awards

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Nominations are invited for the 2017 Biblical Archaeology Society Publication Awards for books published in 2015 and 2016.

Jan 4 Blog

Where Were the Dead Sea Scrolls Found and Who Put Them There?

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

For nearly 2,000 years, the Qumran caves protected the secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Might the same caves also shed light on the mystery of who deposited the scrolls there in the first place?

May 5 Blog

TV Series “Dig” Delivers Drama

By: Ellen White

The TV series “Dig” on the USA Network captures the excitement of discovering the Biblical world.

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