Press Room

Exploring Babylon and the Bible: Connections and Contrasts

June 26, 2009

The Biblical Archaeology Society announces the seminar series “Exploring Babylon and the Bible: Connections and Contrasts” presenting Dr. Alan Millard of the University of Liverpool. This exciting series will take place aboard one of Holland America’s finest cruise ships, the MS Westerdam, which will set sail for the Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on January 24, 2010.

Incomparable Israel

June 26, 2009

The Biblical Archaeology Society announces the launch of its February 2010 Travel/Study program in Israel. Our extraordinary journey will take participants through the wind-swept streets of Caesarea, where the ancient world’s largest artificial harbor attests to the extraordinary achievements of Roman engineering. From a perch among the hilltop ruins of the Masada fortress, visitors will relive one of the most dramatic conflicts in history, where a small group of Jewish zealots defied an entire Roman legion.

Egypt: Land of Legends and Mysteries

June 26, 2009

The Biblical Archaeology Society announces its new, one-of-a-kind program to Egypt, beginning January 10, 2009. In addition to the more famous sites of Egypt, renowned scholar and guide Dr. Chahinda Karim of the American University in Cairo will introduce participants to sites of Biblical interest, some of which are rarely seen by vistors.

Summer Vacation Seminar at St. Olaf College

May 14, 2009

The Biblical Archaeology Society announces the summer vacation seminar Biblical Controversies, Conundrums and Characters: Sorting Through All the Evidence to be held July 5 - 11, 2009, at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. Over the six-day period, lectures by top scholars Dr. James Tabor and Dr. Tina Wray will address some of the most compelling topics in Biblical scholarship.

Biblical Archaeology Review Celebrates its 200th Issue

February 9, 2009

The Biblical Archaeology Society is celebrating the publication of the 200th issue of Biblical Archaeology Review (BAR) this summer. Since 1975, BAR has provided readers with the latest happenings in the world of Biblical archaeology. For its 200th issue, BAR will publish a retrospective of its adventures over the last three decades, as well as pay tribute to some of the greatest discoveries and people in the field.

Opportunities to Participate in Archaeological Excavations for 2009

February 9, 2009

The Biblical Archaeology Society is pleased to announce the publication of the annual Biblical Archaeology Review (BAR) Dig issue, which features a listing of more than 20 excavation projects that are looking for volunteers for the upcoming 2009 season. For almost two decades, BAR has been connecting people with the opportunity to have the experience of a lifetime on an archaeological dig, and the upcoming season promises to be an exciting one.

Participation in an Archaeological Excavation Provides a Rare Travel Opportunity

January 21, 2009

The Biblical Archaeology Society is pleased to announce the publication of the annual Biblical Archaeology Review (BAR) Dig issue (January/February 2009), which features a listing of more than 20 excavation projects that are looking for volunteers for the upcoming 2009 season. Excavation opportunities are available in exotic locations such as Israel, Jordan, Spain, Italy and Greece.

Past Press Releases

Select from the list below to read past press releases from the Biblical Archaeology Society.

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