- The Story of Ruth - Biblical Archaeology Society
Adele Berlin argues that the story of Ruth illuminates the main theme of the Hebrew Bible: the continuity of God’s people in their land
- Who Were the Ammonites, Moabites and Edomites in the Bible?
Although the Bible offers information about these three Iron Age kingdoms, recent archaeological discoveries are bringing to light a fuller picture of them
- Widows in the Bible - Biblical Archaeology Society
Ruth swearing her allegiance to Naomi by Jan Victors, 1653 In both the New Testament and Hebrew Bible, widows are repeatedly the subjects of miracles Following the death of her husband, a widow’s best hope for security would be her son’s ability to provide for her The loss of a son was thus an even greater tragedy for a widow
- How Bad Was Jezebel? - Biblical Archaeology Society
How Bad Was Jezebel? Read Janet Howe Gaines’s full article about Jezebel in the Bible and later depictions as it appeared in Bible Review
- Rahab the Harlot? - Biblical Archaeology Society
In the Book of Joshua, Rahab (known as “Rahab the Harlot”) assisted two Israelite spies in escaping out the city wall of Jericho
- Deborah in the Bible - Biblical Archaeology Society
Deborah, a prophetess and judge in the Bible, led Israel to victory against the Canaanites, showcasing her wisdom, courage, and leadership
- Ruth Anderson Archives - Biblical Archaeology Society
Ruth Anderson Ruth Anderson Latest Aug 19 Blog Fall 2024 Caption Contest Winners By: BAS Staff And the Winner Is … “He said take only what you need, not manna for mañana!” —Linda Varnes, Nampa, Idaho Thank you to all those […]
- Rachel and Leah in the Bible - Biblical Archaeology Society
Who are Rachel and Leah in the Bible? Sisters, rivals, mothers, matriarchs—these two women had a complicated relationship
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