Biblical Archaeology Review Magazine Winter 2024 Life of Jesus, 10 Lost Tribes + more! Biblical Archaeology Review Magazine Winter 2024 The Life of Jesus Written in Stone How the Ten Tribes of Israel Were Lost The Mystery of Mary and Martha Cover story: ?Written in Stone,? explores the first official churches built by Constantine the Great to commemorate key moments in the life of Jesus. In ?Projecting Prestige,? visit the great Canaanite city of Hazor to learn how Egyptian statues from dynasties of old may have been used to cement the status of the city?s rulers. Then, follow archaeologist William Dever as he examines evidence for the Assyrian destruction of ancient Israel?s Northern Kingdom that may help unravel the mystery of ?How the Ten Tribes of Israel Were Lost.? Finally, in ?The Mystery of Mary and Martha,? investigate scribal changes made to early copies of John?s Gospel that may reflect later Christian attempts to downplay Mary Magdalene?s role in the Jesus movement. Beyond these articles, pore through ancient spellbooks that reveal the peculiar rituals Romans used to secure the affections of would-be lovers. Examine a decorated Bronze Age vessel from Tel Burna and what its stylized imagery may suggest about Canaanite goddess worship, and then join archaeologists in the laboratory as they try to determine whether opium was as widely used in antiquity as some believe. Learn fascinating stories about Jesus?s childhood that circulated among early Christians and why these noncanonical traditions proved so appealing. Finally, explore the realities of the human experience that may underlie the Hebrew Bible?s many purity laws. Features: The Life of Jesus Written in Stone During the fourth century, monumental churches arose across Roman Palestine to commemorate major events in the life of Jesus. Starting with the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, these commemorative churches became stations on a pilgrim?s Holy Land itinerary to contemplate the tenets of the Christian faith?from the annunciation to the ascension. Exploring their architecture reveals common features designed to construct the identity and beliefs of early Christians. Projecting Prestige: Egyptian Statues from Canaanite Hazor Some two dozen fragments of ancient Egyptian statues have turned up in the excavations of the Canaanite city of Hazor in the Upper Galilee. Intriguingly, these statues were destroyed already in antiquity, and most were found in archaeological contexts dating centuries after the pieces were first made. Explore how, when, and why these high-end artifacts ended up at Late Bronze Age Hazor. How the Ten Tribes of Israel Were Lost When the Assyrians conquered Samaria in 720 BCE, the once-prosperous Northern Kingdom of Israel came to a disastrous end. Massive deportations of Israelites followed, and the land was resettled by deportees from other parts of the Assyrian Empire. Later biblical tradition remembered these events as the disappearance of ancient Israel?s ten northern tribes. Explore the archaeological evidence from Gezer, an important stronghold in the Judean foothills. The Mystery of Mary and Martha The story of Jesus?s raising of Lazarus (John 11) is one of the most memorable in the Gospels. Integral to the narrative are Lazarus?s two sisters, Mary and Martha, who petition Jesus for healing and then bear witness to their brother?s resurrection. But there is manuscript evidence that an early version of the story included just one sister, Mary, possibly Mary Magdalene. Was Martha a later addition to the story? Biblical Archaeology Review Magazine Winter 2024 The Life of Jesus Written in Stone How the Ten Tribes of Israel Were Lost The Mystery of Mary and Martha Cover story: ldquo;Written in Stone, rdquo; explores the first official churches built by Constantine the Great to commemorate key moments in the life of Jesus. In ldquo;Projecting Prestige, rdquo; visit the great Canaanite city of Hazor to learn how Egyptian statues from dynasties of old may have been used to cement the status of the city rsquo;s rulers. Then, follow archaeologist William Dever as he examines evidence for the Assyrian destruction of ancient Israel rsquo;s Northern Kingdom that may help unravel the mystery of ldquo;How the Ten Tribes of Israel Were Lost. rdquo; Finally, in ldquo;The Mystery of Mary and Martha, rdquo; investigate scribal changes made to early copies of John rsquo;s Gospel that may reflect later Christian attempts to downplay Mary Magdalene rsquo;s role in the Jesus movement. Beyond these articles, pore through ancient spellbooks that reveal the peculiar rituals Romans used to secure the affections of would-be lovers. Examine a decorated Bronze Age vessel from Tel Burna and what its stylized imagery may suggest about Canaanite goddess worship, and then join archaeologists in the laboratory as they try to determine whether opium was as widely used in antiquity as some believe. Learn fascinating stories about Jesus rsquo;s childhood that circulated among early Christians and why these noncanonical traditions proved so appealing. Finally, explore the realities of the human experience that may underlie the Hebrew Bible rsquo;s many purity laws. Features: The Life of Jesus Written in Stone During the fourth century, monumental churches arose across Roman Palestine to commemorate major events in the life of Jesus. Starting with the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, these commemorative churches became stations on a pilgrim rsquo;s Holy Land itinerary to contemplate the tenets of the Christian faith mdash;from the annunciation to the ascension. Exploring their architecture reveals common features designed to construct the identity and beliefs of early Christians. Projecting Prestige: Egyptian Statues from Canaanite Hazor Some two dozen fragments of ancient Egyptian statues have turned up in the excavations of the Canaanite city of Hazor in the Upper Galilee. Intriguingly, these statues were destroyed already in antiquity, and most were found in archaeological contexts dating centuries after the pieces were first made. Explore how, when, and why these high-end artifacts ended up at Late Bronze Age Hazor. How the Ten Tribes of Israel Were Lost When the Assyrians conquered Samaria in 720 BCE, the once-prosperous Northern Kingdom of Israel came to a disastrous end. Massive deportations of Israelites followed, and the land was resettled by deportees from other parts of the Assyrian Empire. Later biblical tradition remembered these events as the disappearance of ancient Israel rsquo;s ten northern tribes. Explore the archaeological evidence from Gezer, an important stronghold in the Judean foothills. The Mystery of Mary and Martha The story of Jesus rsquo;s raising of Lazarus (John 11) is one of the most memorable in the Gospels. Integral to the narrative are Lazarus rsquo;s two sisters, Mary and Martha, who petition Jesus for healing and then bear witness to their brother rsquo;s resurrection. But there is manuscript evidence that an early version of the story included just one sister, Mary, possibly Mary Magdalene. Was Martha a later addition to the story? Biblical Archaeology Review Magazine Winter 2024 Life of Jesus, 10 Lost Tribes + more! Biblical Archaeology Review Magazine Winter 2024 The Life of Jesus Written in Stone How the Ten Tribes of Israel Were Lost The Mystery of Mary and Martha Cover story: ?Written in Stone,? explores the first official churches built by Constantine the Great to commemorate key moments in the life of Jesus. In ?Projecting Prestige,? visit the great Canaanite city of Hazor to learn how Egyptian statues from dynasties of old may have been used to cement the status of the city?s rulers. Then, follow archaeologist William Dever as he examines evidence for the Assyrian destruction of ancient Israel?s Northern Kingdom that may help unravel the mystery of ?How the Ten Tribes of Israel Were Lost.? Finally, in ?The Mystery of Mary and Martha,? investigate scribal changes made to early copies of John?s Gospel that may reflect later Christian attempts to downplay Mary Magdalene?s role in the Jesus movement. Beyond these articles, pore through ancient spellbooks that reveal the peculiar rituals Romans used to secure the affections of would-be lovers. Examine a decorated Bronze Age vessel from Tel Burna and what its stylized imagery may suggest about Canaanite goddess worship, and then join archaeologists in the laboratory as they try to determine whether opium was as widely used in antiquity as some believe. Learn fascinating stories about Jesus?s childhood that circulated among early Christians and why these noncanonical traditions proved so appealing. Finally, explore the realities of the human experience that may underlie the Hebrew Bible?s many purity laws. Features: The Life of Jesus Written in Stone During the fourth century, monumental churches arose across Roman Palestine to commemorate major events in the life of Jesus. Starting with the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, these commemorative churches became stations on a pilgrim?s Holy Land itinerary to contemplate the tenets of the Christian faith?from the annunciation to the ascension. Exploring their architecture reveals common features designed to construct the identity and beliefs of early Christians. Projecting Prestige: Egyptian Statues from Canaanite Hazor Some two dozen fragments of ancient Egyptian statues have turned up in the excavations of the Canaanite city of Hazor in the Upper Galilee. Intriguingly, these statues were destroyed already in antiquity, and most were found in archaeological contexts dating centuries after the pieces were first made. Explore how, when, and why these high-end artifacts ended up at Late Bronze Age Hazor. How the Ten Tribes of Israel Were Lost When the Assyrians conquered Samaria in 720 BCE, the once-prosperous Northern Kingdom of Israel came to a disastrous end. Massive deportations of Israelites followed, and the land was resettled by deportees from other parts of the Assyrian Empire. Later biblical tradition remembered these events as the disappearance of ancient Israel?s ten northern tribes. Explore the archaeological evidence from Gezer, an important stronghold in the Judean foothills. The Mystery of Mary and Martha The story of Jesus?s raising of Lazarus (John 11) is one of the most memorable in the Gospels. Integral to the narrative are Lazarus?s two sisters, Mary and Martha, who petition Jesus for healing and then bear witness to their brother?s resurrection. But there is manuscript evidence that an early version of the story included just one sister, Mary, possibly Mary Magdalene. Was Martha a later addition to the story? Biblical Archaeology Review Magazine Winter 2024 The Life of Jesus Written in Stone How the Ten Tribes of Israel Were Lost The Mystery of Mary and Martha Cover story: ?Written in Stone,? explores the first official churches built by Constantine the Great to commemorate key moments in the life of Jesus. In ?Projecting Prestige,? visit the great Canaanite city of Hazor to learn how Egyptian statues from dynasties of old may have been used to cement the status of the city?s rulers. Then, follow archaeologist William Dever as he examines evidence for the Assyrian destruction of ancient Israel?s Northern Kingdom that may help unravel the mystery of ?How the Ten Tribes of Israel Were Lost.? Finally, in ?The Mystery of Mary and Martha,? investigate scribal changes made to early copies of John?s Gospel that may reflect later Christian attempts to downplay Mary Magdalene?s role in the Jesus movement. Beyond these articles, pore through ancient spellbooks that reveal the peculiar rituals Romans used to secure the affections of would-be lovers. Examine a decorated Bronze Age vessel from Tel Burna and what its stylized imagery may suggest about Canaanite goddess worship, and then join archaeologists in the laboratory as they try to determine whether opium was as widely used in antiquity as some believe. Learn fascinating stories about Jesus?s childhood that circulated among early Christians and why these noncanonical traditions proved so appealing. Finally, explore the realities of the human experience that may underlie the Hebrew Bible?s many purity laws. Features: The Life of Jesus Written in Stone During the fourth century, monumental churches arose across Roman Palestine to commemorate major events in the life of Jesus. Starting with the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, these commemorative churches became stations on a pilgrim?s Holy Land itinerary to contemplate the tenets of the Christian faith?from the annunciation to the ascension. Exploring their architecture reveals common features designed to construct the identity and beliefs of early Christians. Projecting Prestige: Egyptian Statues from Canaanite Hazor Some two dozen fragments of ancient Egyptian statues have turned up in the excavations of the Canaanite city of Hazor in the Upper Galilee. Intriguingly, these statues were destroyed already in antiquity, and most were found in archaeological contexts dating centuries after the pieces were first made. Explore how, when, and why these high-end artifacts ended up at Late Bronze Age Hazor. How the Ten Tribes of Israel Were Lost When the Assyrians conquered Samaria in 720 BCE, the once-prosperous Northern Kingdom of Israel came to a disastrous end. Massive deportations of Israelites followed, and the land was resettled by deportees from other parts of the Assyrian Empire. Later biblical tradition remembered these events as the disappearance of ancient Israel?s ten northern tribes. Explore the archaeological evidence from Gezer, an important stronghold in the Judean foothills. The Mystery of Mary and Martha The story of Jesus?s raising of Lazarus (John 11) is one of the most memorable in the Gospels. Integral to the narrative are Lazarus?s two sisters, Mary and Martha, who petition Jesus for healing and then bear witness to their brother?s resurrection. But there is manuscript evidence that an early version of the story included just one sister, Mary, possibly Mary Magdalene. Was Martha a later addition to the story?