Coin discovered by the Mount Zion Project | A rare gold coin depicting Roman emperor Nero, under whose reign the First Jewish Revolt broke out, was unearthed in excavations just outside the Old City of Jerusalem in Israel. The coin was found in the excavations of the Mount Zion Project, codirected by Shimon Gibson and James Tabor. Read about this remarkable discovery in Bible History Daily, including a comprehensive analysis of this coin type by numismatist Jane Sancinito. Read More » | | | | BAS Harvest Sale This fall, save on Temple Mount books and DVDs from the BAS collection with free domestic shipping! Resources include Solomon's Temple and Palace by archaeologists Yosef Garfinkel and Madeleine Mumcuoglu, Jerusalem's Temple Mount by BAR editor Hershel Shanks, The Quest: Revealing The Temple Mount In Jerusalem by archaeological architect Leen Ritmeyer and The Jerusalem of Jesus DVD featuring archaeologist Dan Bahat. For a limited time only—sale ends October 31, 2016! | |
| How Jews and Christians became further differentiated | Roman Emperor Nerva's reform of the Jewish Tax had a significant effect on Jews and Christians of the first century C.E., says numismatist Nathan T. Elkins in a Bible History Daily guest post. "When Nerva came to power, he sought to bring an end to the excesses of Domitian's reign and represented his predecessor as a tyrant," writes Elkins. "One of Nerva's specific reforms—celebrated by the Fiscus Iudaicus (Jewish Tax) coins—was to forbid people from accusing others of leading a Jewish life." Read More » | | | Life in the Ancient World Want to know what life was really like in the Biblical world? This FREE eBook, featuring articles from Biblical Archaeology Review and Archaeology Odyssey, guides you through craft centers in ancient Jerusalem, family structure across Israel and ancient practices—from dining to makeup—throughout the Mediterranean world. | |
| Judaea Capta coin issued by Agrippa II found at Bethsaida | The 2014 Bethsaida excavations in Israel uncovered a rare Judaea Capta coin issued by King Herod's great-grandson Agrippa II. Minted in 85 C.E. at Caesarea Maritima, the bronze coin depicts Roman emperor Domitian. Judaea Capta ("Judea captured") coins were first struck under Roman Emperor Vespasian to celebrate the Romans' suppression of the Jewish revolt (66–70 C.E.). Having enjoyed the favor of the Romans, Agrippa II issued provincial Judaea Capta coins that feature some of the same motifs as the Roman imperial series. Read More » | | | | Dive into the Biblical World Dig into history by subscribing to the online BAS Library, comprising 7,000+ articles and many additional features, such as video lectures and the NEAEHL encyclopedia. Explore the world of Jesus and early Christianity, the Philistine city of Ashkelon, the fascinating Dead Sea Scrolls and more in this comprehensive online archive. | |
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