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VideoWho Wrote the Bible?The Bible is made up dozens of books, but tradition has it that the first five books were dictated to Moses, by God. But could Moses have really written down the words that God spoke, including the Ten Commandments? The Bible says that millions of people witnessed this event—but what does archaeology say? A free episode of the TV series THE NAKED ARCHAEOLOGIST by award-winning filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici. 
Who Wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls?The Dead Sea Scrolls are fragments of holy writings from the time of Jesus and the Second Temple’s Destruction. But who wrote them? Forensic analysis of ancient toilets may answer this question once and for all. A free episode of the TV series THE NAKED ARCHAEOLOGIST by award-winning filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici.  Watch Who Wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls
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On the occasion of BAR’s 200th issue, editor Hershel Shanks is interviewed by Arutz Sheva’s Israel National Radio. During the course of his discussion, Shanks reveals why he founded BAR, and offers the magazine’s fans some inside stories. He also discusses the importance of the site and finds at Elah Fortress-Khirbet Qeiyafa, and reveals some upcoming stories that reflect the high level of research BAR shares with the public.
