Raising the BAR: The history of the Biblical Archaeology Society

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From humble beginnings, Biblical Archaeology Review has become the world’s most widely read Biblical archaeology magazine. See how it all began—with Hershel Shanks at the helm—and some highlights from the past 43 years.

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Footnotes

1. See Martin Abegg, Jr., “Hershel’s Crusade No. 1: He Who Freed the Dead Sea Scrolls” BAR 44:02.

2. “Jerusalem Rolls Out Red Carpet for Biblical Archaeology Congress,” BAR 10:04; “Israeli Authorities Now Responsible for Delay in Publication of Dead Sea Scrolls,” BAR 11:05.

3. See Hershel Shanks, “Qimron Wins Lawsuit: Paying the Price for Freeing the Scrolls,” BAR 19:04.

4. See William G. Dever, “Hershel’s Crusade No. 2: For King and Country: Chronology and Minimalism,” BAR 44:02.

5. See Ada Yardeni, “Hershel’s Crusade No. 3: Forgeries and Unprovenanced Artifacts,” BAR 44:02

6. See André Lemaire, “Burial Box of James the Brother of Jesus,” BAR 28:06.