- The Story of Ruth - Biblical Archaeology Society
Adele Berlin argues that the story of Ruth illuminates the main theme of the Hebrew Bible: the continuity of God’s people in their land
- How Bad Was Jezebel? - Biblical Archaeology Society
How Bad Was Jezebel? Read Janet Howe Gaines’s full article about Jezebel in the Bible and later depictions as it appeared in Bible Review
- Widows in the Bible - Biblical Archaeology Society
Ruth swearing her allegiance to Naomi, by Jan Victors, 1653 In both the New Testament and Hebrew Bible, widows are repeatedly the subjects of miracles Following the death of her husband, a widow’s best hope for security would be her son’s ability to provide for her The loss of a son was thus an even greater tragedy for a widow
- Daily Life in Ancient Israel - Biblical Archaeology Society
According to author Robert D Miller, archaeological surveys and excavations of the central hill country have provided a much clearer picture of daily life in ancient Israel during the time of the Biblical Judges and the early Israelite settlers of Canaan
- Deborah in the Bible - Biblical Archaeology Society
Deborah, a prophetess and judge in the Bible, led Israel to victory against the Canaanites, showcasing her wisdom, courage, and leadership
- Rahab the Harlot? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Rahab the harlot? It may be a surprise to some readers, but Biblical prostitutes were commonly mentioned in the text What was the profession of Rahab in the Bible? Here, she assists Israelite spies down what may be a casemate wall, within which her home may have been located Engraving by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Germany, 1860 Image: CCI The Art Archive at Art Resource, NY
- Who Were the Ammonites, Moabites and Edomites in the Bible?
Explore Israel’s Iron Age neighbors east of the Jordan through excavations, inscriptions, and material culture
- Caves and Contents (Cave 4) - Biblical Archaeology Society
Caves and Contents (Cave 4) THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS AND WHY THEY MATTER
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