A few months ago, BAR hosted a small party in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the magazine’s 50th anniversary. The gathering was a reunion of sorts, bringing together current and former editors, publishers, business staff, and partners to recognize the many people who have contributed to the magazine’s success through the years. Amid the reminiscing and hearty laughter, there was also a genuine sense of family, of being surrounded by generations of friends and colleagues dedicated to BAR’s mission of bringing the latest scholarship on the Bible and archaeology to the public. Having myself been part of the BAR family for […]
