Jesus and the Cross - Biblical Archaeology Society
Jan 26, 2025 · Scholars believe that the first surviving public image of Jesus on the Cross was on the fifth-century wooden doors of the Basilica of Santa Sabina
Where Is Golgotha, Where Jesus Was Crucified?
Nov 18, 2025 · Archaeological evidence regarding the location of Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified, suggests the Church of the Holy Sepulchre—or clues beneath the Church of the …
How Was Jesus Crucified? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Apr 16, 2025 · Gospel accounts of Jesus’s execution do not specify how exactly Jesus was secured to the cross. Yet in Christian tradition, Jesus had his palms and feet pierced with …
The Enduring Symbolism of Doves - Biblical Archaeology Society
Jul 12, 2025 · In addition to its symbolism for the Holy Spirit, the dove was a popular Christian symbol before the cross rose to prominence in the fourth century. The dove continued to be …
The Staurogram - Biblical Archaeology Society
Sep 30, 2025 · When did Christians start to depict images of Jesus on the cross? Larry Hurtado highlights an early Christian staurogram that sets the date back by 150–200 years.
Ancient Israel’s Victory at the Red Sea
Apr 20, 2022 · The Song of the Sea, ancient Israel’s earliest memory of the Exodus from Egypt and the victory song that celebrated the Red Sea crossing.
Roman Crucifixion Methods Reveal the History of Crucifixion
Aug 14, 2025 · Explore new archaeological and forensic evidence revealing Roman crucifixion methods, including analysis of a first-century crucified man's remains found in Jerusalem.
Sailing the Mediterranean with Paul - Biblical Archaeology Society
Feb 1, 2016 · “The sea adventure aboard a wooden-hulled boat called a gulet has become a favorite of BAS travelers as well as myself. I look forward to an opportunity to explore with you …