Featured Module: November 2009

Biblical Archaeology Review: The World's Leading Biblical Archaeology Magazine.

The excitement of archaeology and the latest in Bible scholarship since 1975.

From the Publisher:

The Biblical Archaeology Society (BAS) was founded in 1974 as a nonprofit, nondenominational, educational organization dedicated to the dissemination of information about archaeology in the Bible lands.

BAS educates the public about archaeology and the Bible through its bi-monthly magazine, Biblical Archaeology Review, an award-winning web site , books and multimedia products (DVDs, CD-ROMs and videos), tours and seminars. Our readers rely on us to present the latest that scholarship has to offer in a fair and accessible manner. BAS serves as an important authority and as an invaluable source of reliable information.

Publishing Excellence

BAS's flagship publication is Biblical Archaeology Review. BAR is the only magazine that connects the academic study of archaeology to a broad general audience eager to understand the world of the Bible. Covering both the Old and New Testaments, BAR presents the latest discoveries and controversies in archaeology with breathtaking photography and informative maps and diagrams. BAR's writers are the top scholars, the leading researchers, the world-renowned experts. BAR is the only nonsectarian forum for the discussion of Biblical archaeology.

The Accordance Module

At your fingertips—every issue of Biblical Archaeology Review from 1975 to 2003. More than 1,600 articles and 8,000 breathtaking photos, maps, drawings and charts. Also included: Ancient Israel: From Abraham to the Roman Destruction of the Temple (revised and expanded), edited by Hershel Shanks, and four popular Biblical Archaeology Society books published in association with the Smithsonian Institution: The Rise of Ancient Israel, The Search for Jesus: Modern Scholarship Looks at the Gospels, Feminist Approaches to the Bible and Aspects of Monotheism: How God Is One. A must for every teacher and student of the Bible. See review.

A Sample Issue

The July/August 2003 issue featured this article on the Temple at Shechem, illustrated with 9 pictures and maps, with a full bibliography. The article discusses the Biblical events relating to this site, the scholarly controversy regarding the dating of the temple, together with related archaeological finds and Biblical passages.

The following two articles expand on aspects of the main topic: Shechem at a Glance and What Was the Seriah?

Click on any illustration to see it at full size. Search for Scripture references, authors, photo captions or credits, article titles or contents.

BAR is a treasure-chest, and Accordance puts all this wealth of scholarship at your fingertips.

Biblical Archaeology Review Archive CD-ROM retail $125, sale $99 only until Nov. 30, 2009. Other discounts do not apply.