As a theologian also engaged in field archaeology, I am always interested in the intersection between ancient texts and the discoveries int he field. A new online journal is attempting to address this topic. The first issue is out and I wish the editors success.
Archaeology and Text: A Journal for the integration of Material Culture with Written Documents in the Ancient Mediterranean and Near East.
Source: Archaeology and Text |
Glimpses of the work going on in Jerusalem …
Restorers working in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Israel uncover stone slab venerated as the resting place of Jesus Christ.
The “tomb” of Christ has needed work for centuries. Renovation is now occurring. Read about it.
Source: Exclusive: Christ’s Burial Place Exposed for First Time in Centuries
Very happy to see this option from ASOR. Wish it had been available when I was in college. Students, join up!
Syrian Christianity, threatened with destruction, still has secrets to reveal.
Source: Is This the Oldest Image of the Virgin Mary?
I have visited Dura. This proposal is a fascinating. More seriously, the threat to Syrian Christianity impoverishes us all. MS
