The Biblical Archaeology Society is proud to announce “Condemned to the Mines: Copper Production & Christian Persecution” by Mohammad Najjar and Thomas E. Levy (BAR 37:06) as the winner of the Best of BAR for articles published in 2011–2012. The article describes how the grueling work in ancient Faynan, Jordan, copper mines—a virtual hell on earth—was reserved not only for slaves and criminals but also for persecuted Christians. Awarded posthumously, the runner-up is “In Search of Herod’s Tomb” by Ehud Netzer (BAR 37:01). The winners were selected by judges Daniel M. Master and Sandra A. Scham. Master is professor […]
