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Explore a short history, timeline, profiles, detailed descriptions and an essay on the significance of the Scrolls.
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The 2008 Annual Meetings of the Society of Biblical Literature took place in Boston, MA, November 21-25, 2008. Robin Gallaher Branch, Professor of Biblical Studies at Crichton College, reports.
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Thirty-five years after he first began excavating the site of Herodium, archaeologist Ehud Netzer, of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has finally found what he’s been looking for—the tomb of Herod the Great, the murderous king who ruled Judea on behalf of Rome from 37 to 4 B.C.
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View detailed photographs, read scholarly analysis, and decide for yourself!
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Real or fake? A special report brings you the latest.
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Excavators in Rihab, northern Jordan, say they have uncovered a cave underneath a third-century church that they believe was used by the very first Christians. Read news stories, watch a television interview with Hershel Shanks and read detailed responses from critics.
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The 2008 International Congress of the Society of Biblical Literature opened Sunday afternoon, July 6, 2008, at the University of Auckland in Auckland, New Zealand. Robin Gallaher Branch, Professor of Biblical Studies at Crichton College, reports.
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Many of us are at least somewhat familiar with the story of Ruth, but we may not be aware that this short book contains many of the themes important to the Hebrew Bible as a whole. We’ve selected two articles that will help you deepen your appreciation of this beautiful Biblical tale.
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Picking a leader has never been easy. What qualifies a person to lead? Experience? Youthful vigor? Heroism in battle? The ability to make peace? As Americans debate these issues, BAR looks back to the Bible for some insight.
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See the glories of one of the world’s great civilizations and its stupendous architectural and artistic achievements in the space of a few days.
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When his wife died on their extended honeymoon, he enbalmed her in camphor and kept her body with him for five more years until he completed his travels. Read about the wild adventures of Pietro della Valle.
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Read an exclusive eyewitness report and the report of a follow-up visit, view photos and videos, read Hershel Shanks' op-ed, and browse worldwide media coverage of this ongoing destruction.
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Some of the most important events in Jesus’ life—and in history—took place within a period of less than 24 hours. In honor of Easter,BAR explores Jesus’ last day—and asks you to join the conversation! Share your thoughts here on the events so central to Christianity and world history.
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Psst. There’s something you should know about Christmas. The Christmas carols, we’re afraid, might have it wrong: Jesus, many New Testament scholars believe, was not born in Bethlehem but Nazareth.
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