One recent and important development in biblical studies is called reception history, the study of the influences or effects that specific biblical texts have exercised on later interpreters. Many of ...

The 1-inch pottery fragment, which is part of a seal that was used to authenticate official documents, was reportedly found ...

The historicity of the Bible is a hotly debated topic of research although many scripture experts claim the archaeological record can vouch for the Bible. Biblical texts like the Book of Kings, Joshua ...

When the first issue of Biblical Archaeology Review was published 40 years ago, it was little more than a one-man show. Founder and editor Hershel Shanks wrote nearly all the content of that first ...

Author's Note: All previous volumes of this series are here. The first 56 volumes are compiled into the book "Bible Study For Those Who Don't Read The Bible." "Part Two," featuring volumes 57-113, was ...

ARCHAEOLOGICAL clues paired with a study of Biblical chronology can identify the evil Pharaoh in the Book of Exodus, a scripture expert has astonishingly claimed. The Bible's Book of Exodus describes ...

Was Christ really crucified and did he really even exist? These questions have mystified not only the followers of Christianity but also scientific experts. The biblical story of the Passion of Christ ...

In the field of archaeology these days, it is fashionable to take what is called a “minimalist” view as regards the relationship of the Bible, and “traditional” interpretations thereof, to ...