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Biblical Archaeology Society
Jan. 19, 2023
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /Christian
Newswire/ -- The Biblical Archaeology Society, publisher of Biblical
Archaeology Review (BAR), a niche consumer magazine, will host a new online
event. The BAS Winter Symposium on Saturday, February 11 will offer live talks
on "Gods, Religion, and Sacred Texts in Ancient Israel" from leading Bible
scholars and archaeologists via Zoom from 1-5:15 pm Eastern.
Attendees will learn the discoveries about the origins, development, and
practice of Israelite religion from the Iron Age (1200–586 B.C.E.) through the
Exilic period. Presentations and case studies will explore:
- The origins and background of Israel's god, Yahweh
- Jerusalem, Solomon's Temple, and "official" Israelite
religion
- Everyday religious practice in ancient Israel and Judah
- Art, imagery, and iconography in Israelite religion and
worship
- How Israel's sacred texts evolved during the Babylonian Exile
The leading experts in the field joining us are:
Theodore J. Lewis, Johns Hopkins University (and winner of
a BAS 2021 Publication Award)
Erin Darby, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (and past lecturer at the BAS
St. Olaf Seminar)
Mary Joan Leith, Stonehill College (and frequent speaker at the BAS Bible &
Archaeology Fest)
In addition, Christopher Rollston, renowned scholar of ancient
texts, will lead a lively discussion among the scholars, and BAR Editor-in-Chief
Glenn J. Corbett will moderate the symposium and give attendees the chance to
share their own questions and comments with the presenters.
Early Registration for this event is $79 through January 28, 2023 (Regularly
$99); Students: $49. To register online, go to
www.biblicalarchaeology.org/symp23. Or for more information, visit the
online event page at
www.biblicalarchaeology.org/sym. Or call BAS Travel/Study at 1-800-221-4644
ext. 424, 9 to 5 Eastern.
The Biblical Archaeology Society founded in 1974 is the premier nonprofit
educational organization that bridges the academic communities in the
archaeology of the Holy Lands to a global lay audience.
SOURCE Biblical Archaeology Society
CONTACT: Peter Megginson, 202-364-3300 ext. 424, travelstudy@bib-arch.org