- The Binding or Sacrifice of Isaac - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Akedah (ah-kay-DAH), or binding or sacrifice of Isaac, is one of the most powerful narratives in the Hebrew Bible
- The Binding of Isaac - Biblical Archaeology Society
Genesis 22 is a spectacular chapter in the Bible that has a long tradition of Jewish and Christian interpretation [1] It is known in Hebrew as the Akedah, short for the “binding of Isaac ” In the Akedah, the Hebrew prose level, which in the preceding chapters of Genesis was already at an extremely high level, reaches its highest It is a model of concision and economy, and as usual in
- The Patriarch Abraham and Family - Biblical Archaeology Society
In a special collection of Bible Review articles, Biblical scholars provide different avenues to understanding the Genesis account of the patriarch Abraham
- What Is the Negev? - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Negev Desert was a region of great importance in ancient Israel, Judah, and the Levant It boasts a rich history related to agriculture, mining, and trade
- How December 25 Became Christmas - Biblical Archaeology Society
Discover how December 25 became the date for Christmas Explore the biblical silence, early Christian debates, pagan influences, and the theological link between Jesus’ birth and death that shaped this enduring holiday
- First Person: Human Sacrifice to an Ammonite God?
Were sons and daughters—as opposed to infants—sacrificed in ancient times? Is there any archaeological evidence?
- Jewish Worship, Pagan Symbols - Biblical Archaeology Society
Mosaics reflecting the zodiac and other pagan imagery have been discovered in several ancient synagogues Jewish worship, pagan symbols
- First Person: From Shalem to Jerusalem - Biblical Archaeology Society
First Person: From Shalem to Jerusalem As published in BAR, November December 2019
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