Nancy Lapp (née Renn) was an understated and under-recognized giant in the field of biblical archaeology. Steadfast in her dedication to her family, her scholarship, and making the world a better place through her social justice efforts, Nancy made significant contributions to Near Eastern and biblical archaeology throughout her career, which spanned more than six decades. Lapp was trained in ceramic typology. Her academic journey led her to become the first female research assistant to William F. Albright at Johns Hopkins University (1955–1957). After marrying Paul Lapp in 1957, together they emerged as a formidable team in biblical archaeology, participating […]
