Bible & Archaeology was founded in 2021 at the University of Iowa by professor Robert R. Cargill and former University President Bruce Harreld. It is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 nonsectarian, nondenominational, educational organization promoting biblical studies, archaeology, and the intersection of the two disciplines in the Mediterranean and Southwest Asia—the areas traditionally called the “lands of the Bible.”
Bible & Archaeology is a popular online website and resource offering visitors an array of news, information, tools, and resources related to the study of the Bible and archaeology. These include original articles, breaking news, videos, interviews, and online courses taught by professional scholars, as well as study tours, lexicons, maps, puzzles, games, and trivia.
Our Mission
The MISSION of Bible & Archaeology is to bring information about the study of the Bible, its lands, and archaeology, to our audience in a manner that is timely, relevant, and accessible.
Our Vision
The VISION of Bible & Archaeology is to educate our audience about issues pertaining to the Bible, archaeology, ancient civilizations, religious plurality, and the common origins of all humankind. We are an educational institution with no partisan or political agenda. We promote the study of the ancient civilizations associated with the lands of the Bible, including their histories, peoples, cultures, religions, and literature, and seek to do so in an entertaining and educational manner. Through education and mutual respect for each other’s histories, heritages, and aspirations, together we can discover how knowledge of the past leads to a more prosperous and peaceful future.
Our Values
Authenticity
We are committed to creating fun, approachable, responsible, and engaging educational content—real conversations with real scholars around real issues and ideas without the academic presumptuousness.
Accessibility
We believe everyone, regardless of education, beliefs, or location, should have access to responsible and accessible information about the Bible and its archaeology, people, and lands.
Curiosity
We are naturally curious about the topics we discuss. Our goal is to create a place where a community of similarly curious minds can meet, ask questions, and learn.
Respect
We know a diversity of perspectives and approaches exist for the materials we discuss. While we may ask difficult questions, we commit to treat differing views with respect and ask others to do the same.
Masthead
Robert R. Cargill, Ph.D.
Editor-in-Chief
Jordan Jones, Ph.D.
Managing Editor
Mary Kathryn Lichty
Associate Editor
Editorial Advisory Board
The following individuals constitute Bible & Archaeology's Editorial Advisory Board. The content and opinions expressed on Bible & Archaeology do not necessarily reflect the views of any member of the advisory board, nor the board as a whole.
Eric Cline
George Washington University
Mark Goodacre
Duke University
Boaz Gross
Israeli Institute of Archaeology
Mark Leuchter
Temple University
Oded Lipschits
Tel Aviv University
Candida Moss
University of Birmingham
Eva Mroczek
U.C. Davis
Roger Nam
Emory University
Cynthia Shafer-Elliott
Baylor University
Matthew J. Suriano
University of Maryland
Joe Uziel
Israel Antiquities Authority
Jacquelyn Vayntrub
Yale Divinity School
Partners
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