“Temples and High Places in Biblical Times” was the subject of Jerusalem colloquium held last spring to commemorate the centennial of the Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion. A distinguished group of archaeologists and Biblical scholars from all over the world—from as far away as Australia—gathered to deliver papers and offer comments. Dr. Abraham Biran, Director of the Nelson Glueck School of Biblical Archaeology set the tone in his opening address: “Where people worship is as important as how they worship,” he said. One of the most provocative lectures was delivered by Professor Menahem Haran, Chairman of the […]
