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The New Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations in the Holy Land–Supplemental Volume (Vol.5–1993-2008)
An essential reference tool for archaeologists, historians, Bible scholars and students.

Jerusalem's Temple Mount
For the “armchair archaeologist,” this is as close as you can get to this site without a shovel.

The Copper Scroll and the Search for the Temple Treasure
Accompany author Hershel Shanks as he explains the Copper Scroll’s enigmatic contents, takes you on a quest for the legendary treasure, and describes the high-tech methods used to decipher and preserve this important ancient document.

The Dead Sea Scrolls
A full historical and photographic account of the Dead Sea Scrolls, from their initial discovery in 1947 to their publication and ongoing interpretation.

The Birth of Monotheism
Explores the development of perhaps the most important idea in the history of mankind: the concept of a single, universal God.

Where Christianity Was Born
The Bible tells us stories about Jesus and his life, but this book gives us archaeological facts.

Secrets of Jerusalem's Temple Mount, Updated and Enlarged Edition
Unlock the secrets of the Temple Mount!

Crusaders in the Holy Land: The Archaeology of Faith
Using the Bible as a map, Crusaders built sanctuaries on sites made holy by the presence of Jesus.

Mysteries of the Bible
From the Garden of Eden to the Shroud of Turin, this collection will both educate and entertain.

The City of David
Three classic 20th-century works on the archaeology of ancient Jerusalem in English for the first time.

The Goddess of Sha'ar Hagolan
A presentation of the most striking object from the Sha’ar Hagolan excavations, a goddess portrayed with wide hips and rolls of fat.

Jesus: The Last Day
Why did the Romans arrest Jesus? What happened at Gethsemane? Find the answers to these and other key questions about the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life.

The Origins of Things
Ever wonder where the Zodiac came from? How interest rates were determined in ancient times? Who created the first book? It's all here.

Abraham & Family
A unique look at the patriarchs and matriarchs of Israel.

Sons of Light
A sweeping saga of the Jewish struggle for freedom from the Roman Empire.

Society of Biblical Literature Books

BAS is pleased to present volumes published by the premier professional organization for Bible scholars.

The Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Highlights the most important contributions the Scrolls have made to the study of the Bible.

Jerusalem in Bible and Archaeology: The First Temple
The most up-to-date, cross-disciplinary assessment of Biblical Jerusalem (c. 2000-586 B.C.E.).

Daily Life in Biblical Times
Where did the Israelites live? What did people do for a living? What did they eat and what affected their health? How did the family function?

Between Text and Artifact: Integrating Archaeology in Biblical Studies Teaching
This volume provides teachers of Biblical studies with the tools needed to integrate recent archaeological research into their classes.

BAS Classics

Ancient Israel
The most widely used account of the history of ancient Israel.

Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism
This parallel history of Judaism and Christianity presents first six centuries in the development of both religions.

Ancient Israel & Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism Set
Buy both classroom classics and save 20%!

Feminist Approaches to the Bible
An examination of prominent women in the Bible.

The Search for Jesus: Modern Scholarship Looks at the Gospels
The historical Jesus—who he was, what he said and what he is telling us.

Israel Exploration Society Books

These titles are published by the Israel Exploration Society, the prestigious organization that has been instrumental in advancing archaeology in the Holy Land. BAS is the North American distributor of IES titles.

• Corpus of West Semitic Stamp Seals
• The Dead Sea Scrolls: Fifty Years After Their Discovery
• New! The Dead Sea Scrolls and Other Case Studies
• Hammath Tiberias Synagogues Vol. I
• Hammath Tiberias Synagogues Vol. II
• Hasmonean and Herodian Palaces at Jericho
• New! Hazor III-IV: The James A. de Rothschild Expedition at Hazor. An Account of the Third and Fourth Seasons of Excavation
• New! Hazor V: The James A. de Rothschild Expedition at Hazor. An Account of the Fifth Season of Excavations
• Jewish Quarter Excavations in the Old City of Jerusalem
• The Masada Excavation Reports

• Masada I: The Aramaic and Hebrew Ostraca and Jar Inscriptions
• Masada II: The Latin and Greek Documents
• Masada III: The Buildings—Stratigraphy and Architecture
• Masada IV: Lamps, Textiles, etc.
• Masada V: Art and Architecture
• Masada VI: Hebrew Fragments from Masada and The Ben Sira Scroll from Masada

• The Palaces of the Hasmoneans and Herod the Great
• Ramat Hanadiv Excavations
• The Roman Baths of Hammat Gader
• The Village of Silwan