ARCHAEOLOGY ADDING TO THE POWDER KEG
David Ilan discusses excavations at the City of David
In the current issue of BAR, David Ilan, director of the Nelson Glueck School of Biblical Archaeology at Hebrew Union College, Jerusalem, weighs in on the political controversy surrounding excavations at the City of David National Park. The problem, he argues, is that unlike other national parks, the City of David is managed by a right-wing organization called Elad, whose chief goal is the Judaization of east Jerusalem. While he concedes that Elad has raised a great deal of money to fund archaeological work, Ilan asserts that it is inappropriate for such an organization to be given administrative rights over a national park, and that their use of archaeology to further their overtly political agenda only increases the potential for conflict and violence.
Read about this political controversy
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THE BIBLE’S BURIED SECRETS ON PBS
Biblical scholar Kenneth Atkinson reviews the program
Last night, PBS aired a special NOVA documentary titled The Bible’s Buried Secrets, a voyage of discovery that seeks to determine the origins of the Hebrew Bible. This week on BAR’s Web site, noted Biblical scholar Kenneth Atkinson reviews the program and shares his thoughts on the scholarship, accuracy and approach of NOVA’s latest project. He notes that since many of the experts who were consulted for the film write for BAR, You will likely be familiar with many of the names, sites and debates portrayed in the documentary. Come visit us online to read Dr. Atkinson’s review, and if you missed the November 18 airing, don’t worry! You can view the program online at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible.
Read Kenneth Atkinson's review of The Bible's Buried Secrets
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BREAKING NEWS
Check the latest news in Biblical archaeology and
related topics--updated daily
This week in the news, a 4,000-year-old pyramid emerges from the desert sands of Egypt, while the world’s tiniest known dish is unearthed in Iran. An enormous Greek "city of the dead" is revealed in Sicily, and more is learned about ancient Phoenician burial practices through the discovery of over 100 clay burial jars in Lebanon. Pieces of the past come together in Canada as conservators work to restore a 2,500-year-old Egyptian sarcophagus, plus the Colossus of Rhodes will literally be brought to light on the Aegean island. In Turkey, a discovery from the eighth century B.C. reveals new information about the state of the ancient soul.
Read more Breaking News
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COVER PHOTO CONTEST
Last day to vote!
As Americans lined up earlier this month to cast their votes in the general election, the editorial staff here at BAR would like to continue the democratic tradition by asking our readers to help us choose the cover of our next issue. We are already getting excited about our ever-popular Digs issue for 2009, and we’d like your help deciding on the cover image. Simply take a look at the three possibilities we’ve posted, and vote for your favorite by midnight tonight, November 19. The winning photo will be the cover of our January/February issue, in which we’ll announce excavation projects that are looking for volunteers next summer. Many loyal BAR readers have had the trip of a lifetime by participating in these excavations. Please vote and let us know which photo would make the best cover of BAR. We look forward to hearing from you!
Cast your vote now
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BIBLE & ARCHAEOLOGY FEST 2008
Last chance to register and attend this remarkable event!
Boston, MA
November 21-23, 2008
The eleventh annual Bible and Archaeology Fest is just around the corner--don’t miss your final chance to register! This is one of our most popular events--hundreds of people will be joining us from around the world to discover the latest and most exciting developments in the world of Biblical Archaeology. You can choose from concurrent sessions as 20 of the world's leading scholars bring you the latest insights into early Christianity, the Hebrew Bible, the Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient Israel, Biblical archaeology and much, much more. While the scholars are the main reason people love Bible Fest, many tell us that their fellow participants are also an important factor in their decision to attend (and many participants come year after year). There's no greater excitement than in meeting fellow enthusiasts who are as eager as you are to learn the latest in these fascinating fields.
Join us for our premier event and enjoy one of America's most popular cities while engaging with some of the world's most eminent Biblical and archaeological scholars.
View complete information and register now
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CARTOON CAPTION CONTEST
Submit a caption
Write a caption for this cartoon! The author of the best caption will receive a BAS T-shirt, a Dead Sea Scroll mug and three complimentary subscriptions to give BAR to friends.
Runners-up will receive a BAS T-shirt and two complimentary subscriptions.The deadline for captions is December 15, 2008.
Submit your caption
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BAR SUBSCRIBERS ARE ASKED TO WEIGH IN
BAR's editors want to hear from our readership
As we prepare to celebrate the 200th issue of BAR next summer, the editors want to hear from our readers. We want to know about you and what you like or don't like about our magazine. We'd like to hear your stories too: When did you first discover BAR and how have you seen it change over the years? Have you volunteered on one of our sponsored digs? How was your experience, and how did it affect your life?
Send your story by email to BAR200@bib-arch.org and it may appear in print in our 200th issue.
Readers who complete the survey will receive a $5.00 coupon for BAS merchandise.
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» CONTENTS
Adding to the Powder Keg
The Bible's Buried Secrets on PBS
Breaking News
Cover Photo Contest
Bible & Archaeology Fest
Cartoon Caption Contest
Subscriber Survey
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