Afterlife 13: 50 Years of Biblical Archaeology Review

History in the Bible by Garry Stevens

Aug 3, 202557:14Society & Culture

The year 2025 marks fifty years of publication by Biblical Archaeology Review, often known as BAR. This is halfway between a journal and a magazine, rather like National Geographic. It has worked as a bridge between prof...

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