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Jul 15 Blog

How the Serpent in the Garden Became Satan

By: Shawna Dolansky

The serpent in the Garden of Eden is portrayed as just that: a serpent. The story in Genesis 2–3 contains no hint that he embodies the devil, Satan or any other evil power. So where does the devil come into the details of Eden? Biblical scholar Shawna Dolansky examines how the serpent became Satan.

Oct 8 Blog

The Song of Songs: Love Is Strong as Death

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

The Song of Songs (or Song of Solomon) from the Hebrew Bible is a love song beyond compare—although it has been compared to everything. Some have deemed it lewd entertainment. Others have sung its praise.

Aug 2 Blog

Defining Biblical Hermeneutics

By: Ellen White

The hermeneutics of the Bible are the many ways people read the Bible.

Jul 25 Blog

Blending into One: The “Left Behind” Movie, the Book of Revelation and the Rapture

By: Michelle Fletcher

The Left Behind movie (2014) depicts the Rapture, which is often assumed to be clearly explained in the Bible, especially the book of Revelation. But in fact it’s slightly more complicated than that.

Jun 11 Blog

First Person: The American Bible Society’s Electronic Inquisition

By: Robert Cargill

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers decided to expand the list of domain extensions. According to BAR Editor Robert Cargill, the one that has created the most problems for Bible-related academic societies is the new .BIBLE domain.

Oct 10 Blog

Everyday Eves

By: Ellen White

Carol L. Meyers examines what life was like for women in Biblical times. Archaeological evidence, ethnographic studies and Biblical texts illuminate women’s roles in both the household and community and give us a snapshot of everyday life for ordinary women in Iron Age Israel.

May 17 Blog

Danger: Biblical Scholar at Work

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Recently Ronald S. Hendel of the University of California, Berkeley, came under attack for promoting academic and critical Bible study. In BAR, Hendel explains how he and his scholarship have been criticized by a right-wing organization—and what this could mean for the future of Biblical scholarship.

Feb 28 Blog

Free Hebrew Bible Course with Shaye Cohen

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Learn about the Hebrew Bible in a free course of 25 video lectures by Shaye Cohen, Littauer Professor of Hebrew Literature and Philosophy at Harvard University.

Nov 2 Blog

The Bible in the News: So It Sayeth

By: Leonard J. Greenspoon

What does the popular press say about the word “sayeth” and the Bible? BAR “Bible in the News” author Leonard J. Greenspoon explores this in his last column in the long-running series.

Dec 17 Blog

The Bible and Sexuality in South Africa

By: Robin Gallaher Branch

With the Bible used as both tool and resource, human sexuality is being openly discussed in South Africa, according to a paper presented recently by Gerald O. West at the annual meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature in Chicago.

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