{"id":102,"date":"2018-11-14T06:13:42","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T06:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bibarchsociety.wpengine.com\/?page_id=102"},"modified":"2021-04-27T12:06:51","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T16:06:51","slug":"magazine-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.biblicalarchaeology.org\/magazine-review\/","title":{"rendered":"About Biblical Archaeology Review Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"

The BAR Editorial Focus<\/h3>\n

Articles follow the major issues in the field\u2014from the historical reliability of the Bible to the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls\u2014and are written by the world\u2019s greatest archaeologists, most distinguished scholars, leading researchers and world-renowned experts.<\/p>\n

Each story is supplemented with high-resolution color photographs, informative maps and diagrams.\u00a0BAR<\/strong>\u2019s unique departments provide even greater depth and variety to its fascinating coverage of the biblical world. The biblical and archaeology magazine features an annual dig guide of archaeological excavations to help match volunteers with digs in Israel, Jordan and beyond. With a commitment to accuracy, independence and openness,\u00a0BAR\u00a0<\/strong>welcomes the contributions of its readers and strives to make the current insights of professional archaeology and biblical scholarship available and understandable to the general public.<\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n

Who writes for\u00a0Biblical Archaeology Review<\/em><\/strong>?<\/u><\/p>\n

The world\u2019s most renowned biblical scholars and archaeologists. We work closely with them to produce articles that represent the finest, most enticing and understandable journalism.<\/p>\n

Is it all serious?<\/u><\/p>\n

We believe that a good archaeology magazine should make learning fun as well as mind-expanding. In each issue of\u00a0BAR<\/strong>, we have a Biblical archaeology cartoon caption contest, a look at the Bible in the news, trivia questions, a one-page look at what\u2019s especially beautiful beyond the biblical world in places like Timbuktu and China and much more fun.<\/p>\n

Does\u00a0BAR\u00a0<\/strong>have a particular theological orientation?<\/u><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No,\u00a0BAR\u00a0<\/strong>is nonsectarian.\u00a0BAR<\/strong>\u00a0appeals to people of all religions and of no religion. Our readers\u2014and writers\u2014include Christians and Jews, people of deep faith and people who are skeptics, Catholics and Protestants, evangelicals and mainliners, and sprinklings of people who are of many other religious orientations. The most important thing is to be respectful of differences.<\/p>\n

Who reads\u00a0BAR<\/strong>?<\/u><\/p>\n

Biblical Archaeology Review<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0articles have been used in a variety of settings\u2014from Bible study groups to Ivy League classrooms. Most of our readers enjoy\u00a0BAR<\/strong>\u00a0in their homes, learning about a subject dear to them.<\/p>\n

The readers of\u00a0Biblical Archaeology Review<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0are generally an adult, well-educated audience. Our subscribers are mostly college-educated professionals, many with graduate degrees. Users of the BAS website and Facebook page are more diverse, with audiences of all age groups from across the planet. The allure of biblical and archaeological scholarship tends to attract a mature audience, yet our digital editions bring our best features into the hands of the enthusiastic new generation of Biblical Archaeology Society members.<\/p>\n

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Each Issue of Biblical Archaeology Review Features:<\/h3>\n