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ἀληθείᾳ πάσῃ· οὐ γὰρ λαλήσει ἀφʼ ἑαυτοῦ, ἀλλʼ ὅσα ἀκούσει λαλήσει καὶ τὰ ἐρχόμενα ἀν
 We also, in the last one hundred years, probably due to the rapidly depleting earth, two world wars   First, with sadness, we should all be able to imagine the horror and pain suffered by too many Jews   pseudepigraphon attempts to defend the sovereignty of God. He is good and trustworthy. Jews   Biblical Archaeology, Jerusalem, June-July 1990. Jerusalem: Israel Exploration Society & αγγε.
                                   BIBLIOGRAPHY GABRIEL BARKAY

                                                                                                                                    John 16:13).
 and the “bomb,” have been warned of a doomsday scenario. These compositions mirror our shaken   and Christians, beginning over two thousand years ago in the land we call the Holy Land, Palestine,      suffering now for their faith shall be ultimately vindicated with salvation and a blessed life.   Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities. pp. 106-109.
                              BIBLIOGRAPHY GABRIEL BARKAY

 optimism. The list would include at least Yevgeny Ivanovich Zamyatin’ My [We] published in the   or Israel. I have seen the first-century burnt houses visible in underground Jerusalem, felt the burnt      23. Barkay, G. (1994). Excavations at Ketef Hinnom in Jerusalem. in: Geva, H. (Ed.). Ancient
                                                                                                                                                                                                      *
               Another person, in another apocalyptic document, the History of the Rechabites, describes
                                                                                                                                    Do we not need such hope now? Do we not desperately need someone who “does not speak only
 USA in 1924, Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World (1932), George Orwell’s Animal Farm (1945)   debris beneath the Temple’s walls, seen the remains of humans, and examined the potshards of      1.  Barkay, G.,  et al.  (1974). Archaeological  Survey  in  the  Northern Bashan:  (Preliminary  the   Jerusalem Revealed. Jerusalem: Israel Exploration Society. pp. 85-106.
 We also, in the last one hundred years, probably due to the rapidly depleting earth, two world wars
 First, with sadness, we should all be able to imagine the horror and pain suffered by too many Jews
               Report) Israel Exploration Journal 24. pp. 173-184.
 and his Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949), and finally Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 (1953). What   those who hid in sewers from the blood-thirsty Roman soldiers. Since the 1950s, sophisticated   1.  Barkay, G.,  et al.  (1974). Archaeological  Survey  in  the  Northern Bashan:  (Preliminary   24. Barkay, G. (1994). A Second "Governor of the City" Bulla. in: Geva, H. (Ed.).  Ancient
               Land of the Blessed Ones. It is an island on which there is only peace, happiness, and concord.
                                                                                                                                    for himself” (οὐ γὰρ λαλήσει ἀφʼ ἑαυτοῦ)? More than ever, we need someone who is divinely
 and the “bomb,” have been warned of a doomsday scenario. These compositions mirror our shaken
               pseudepigraphon attempts to defend the sovereignty of God. He is good and trustworthy. Jews
                                                                                                                                    ἀληθείᾳ πάσῃ· οὐ γὰρ λαλήσει ἀφʼ ἑαυτοῦ, ἀλλʼ ὅσα ἀκούσει λαλήσει καὶ τὰ ἐρχόμενα ἀναγγε.
 and Christians, beginning over two thousand years ago in the land we call the Holy Land, Palestine,
            2.  Barkay, G., Kloner,  A.  (1976). Notes  and  News:  Burial  Caves North  Damascus  Gate,
 will future generations enjoy or suffer? In light of the horrors now being seen and experienced in   archaeologists have uncovered evidence of some of the most horrible events in human history and   Report) Israel Exploration Journal 24. pp. 173-184.   Jerusalem Revealed. Jerusalem: Israel Exploration Society. pp. 141-144.*
                                                                                                                                    chosen and will announce the future to us (cf. τὰ ἐρχόμενα ἀναγγε). Is our future defined by horrors
                                                                                                                                    John 16:13).
 or Israel. I have seen the first-century burnt houses visible in underground Jerusalem, felt the burnt
 optimism. The list would include at least Yevgeny Ivanovich Zamyatin’ My [We] published in the
                 suffering now for their faith shall be ultimately vindicated with salvation and a blessed life.
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               Jerusalem. Israel Exploration Journal 26. pp. 55-57.
               The author of Pseudo-Philo, perhaps a Jew, writing before 30 CE (Harrington in OTP 2.299) or
 USA in 1924, Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World (1932), George Orwell’s Animal Farm (1945)
 Iran, Greece, Israel, China, Russia, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, North Korea, South America, and the   it is notably poignant in the Galilean Yodfat and in the Judean Jerusalem.     2.  Barkay, G., Kloner,  A.  (1976). Notes  and  News:  Burial  Caves North  Damascus  Gate,   25. Barkay, G., Kloner, A., Mazar, A. (1994). The Northern Necropolis of Jerusalem During
 debris beneath the Temple’s walls, seen the remains of humans, and examined the potshards of
                                                                                                                                    like  the Twin  Towers  falling  in  flames;  threatening  wars from  Ethiopia, Ukraine, Russia,


 and his Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949), and finally Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 (1953). What     those who hid in sewers from the blood-thirsty Roman soldiers. Since the 1950s, sophisticated   3.  Barkay, G. (1976). Notes and News: St. Andrew's Church, Jerusalem. Israel Exploration   Do we not need such hope now? Do we not desperately need someone who “does not speak only
                                                                                                                                    the First Temple Period. in: Geva, H. (Ed.). Ancient Jerusalem Revealed. Jerusalem: Israel
               before 66 CE (Bogaert in SC 230; p. 74), shared the following prophecy of the future, obviously
 United States – at least – it is not easy to remain optimistic. During our time, we must not forget
               Another person, in another apocalyptic document, the History of the Rechabites, describes the
                                                                                                                                    Afghanistan, North Korea, Iran, and elsewhere; abominable deadly plagues called famine and
                                                                                                                                    Exploration Society. pp. 119-127.*
               Land of the Blessed Ones. It is an island on which there is only peace, happiness, and concord.
 will future generations enjoy or suffer? In light of the horrors now being seen and experienced in   archaeologists have uncovered evidence of some of the most horrible events in human history and   Jerusalem. Israel Exploration Journal 26. pp. 55-57.   for himself” (οὐ γὰρ λαλήσει ἀφʼ ἑαυτοῦ)? More than ever, we need someone who is divinely
               Journal 26. pp. 57-58.
               representing in one paragraph what many Jews during the time of Hillel and Jesus imagined. They
 What about the so-called Dead Sea Scrolls found on the western shores of the Dead Sea? Despite
 the horrors in the 1940s, notably Hiroshima and Nagasaki. And is any event as horrific as the
                                                                                                                                    Covid-19;  threatening dark  clouds rising notably  from  Iran and China; and nations  without
                                                                                                                                    chosen and will announce the future to us (cf. τὰ ἐρχόμενα ἀναγγε). Is our future defined by horrors

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 Iran, Greece, Israel, China, Russia, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, North Korea, South America, and the   it is notably poignant in the Galilean Yodfat and in the Judean Jerusalem.     3.  Barkay, G. (1976). Notes and News: St. Andrew's Church, Jerusalem. Israel Exploration   26. Barkay,  G. (1995).  The  King  of  Babylonia or  a  Judaean Official?  Israel Exploration
                                                      12
            4.  Barkay, G. (1977).  A  Coin  of  Alexander Jannaeus  from  Cyprus.  Israel Exploration
 impressive advancements in poetic thought, the development of “the Holy Spirit” from God, and
               were convinced they heard God promise:
 Sho’ah (the misnamed Holocaust which means a whole burnt offering pleasing to God) when
                                                                                                                                    adequate leadership in  a world  tipping in  the  wrong directions? Why have horrors  and  fears
               The author of Pseudo-Philo, perhaps a Jew, writing before 30 CE (Harrington in OTP 2.299) or
 United States – at least – it is not easy to remain optimistic. During our time, we must not forget     insightful apocalyptic speculations, the Essenes institutionalized hatred and cursed all who were   Journal 26. pp. 57-58.   like  the Twin  Towers  falling  in  flames;  threatening  wars from  Ethiopia, Ukraine, Russia,
                                                                                                                                    Journal 45(1). pp. 41-47.
               Journal 27. pp. 119-120.
 Nazis and their collaborators, in a country of gifted humans that had contributed innumerable

                                                                                                                                    increasingly become the daily substance for too many minds? Has our world not been defined by
 the horrors in the 1940s, notably Hiroshima and Nagasaki. And is any event as horrific as the   What about the so-called Dead Sea Scrolls found on the western shores of the Dead Sea? Despite   4.  Barkay, G. (1977).  A  Coin  of  Alexander Jannaeus  from  Cyprus.  Israel Exploration   27. Barkay, G.  & Vaughn,  A.G.  (1995). An  Official  Seal  Impression  from  Lachish
               before 66 CE (Bogaert in SC 230; p. 74), shared the following prophecy of the future, obviously
                                                                                                                                    Afghanistan, North  Korea,  Iran, and elsewhere; abominable deadly plagues  called famine and
            5.  Barkay, G. (1978). A Group of Iron Age Scale Weights. Israel Exploration Journal 28, 4.
                       And I shall bring the dead to life (et vivificabo mortuos) and raise up those who are sleeping
 advances to our culture, endeavored to annihilate a whole race of humans as well as Gypsies (Roma   not born like them. They claimed to be “the Sons of Light” and all others, including the priests in   Journal 27. pp. 119-120.   leaders who seem blinded? Where now is the vision of the ancient apocalyptists who not only
                                                                                                                                    Covid-19;  threatening dark  clouds rising notably  from  Iran and China; and nations  without
 Sho’ah (the misnamed Holocaust which means a whole burnt offering pleasing to God) when
 impressive advancements in poetic thought, the development of “the Holy Spirit” from God, and
               representing in one paragraph what many Jews during the time of Hillel and Jesus imagined. They
               pp. 209-217.
                      from the earth. And hell (infernus) will pay back its debt, and the place of perdition will
 and Sinti),  homosexuals, and even Jehovah’s  Witnesses?  Why? No  answer  seems  to  suffice.   the Temple, were “the Sons of Darkness.” Birth and predestination defined the status of each   5.  Barkay, G. (1978). A Group of Iron Age Scale Weights. Israel Exploration Journal 28, 4.   Reconsidered. Tel Aviv 22,1. pp. 94-97.
                                                                                                                                    warned of disasters but also envisioned, even promised, the establishment of the kingdom of God
                                                                                                                                    adequate leadership in  a world  tipping in  the  wrong directions? Why have horrors  and  fears
 Nazis and their collaborators, in a country of gifted humans that had contributed innumerable
                                                      12
 insightful apocalyptic speculations, the Essenes institutionalized hatred and cursed all who were
               were convinced they heard God promise:
            6.  Barkay, G.  (1979).  The  Cubit of  the  Old Standard  -  Archaeological  Consideration of  a
 Perhaps the “leaders” acted out of unfounded hatred of over six million Jews because of their   human. The Essenes predicted “the Sons of Darkness” would suffer eternal damnation. All those   pp. 209-217.  return its deposit so that I may render to each according to his works (secundum opera sua)   28. Barkay, G. (1996). A Late Bronze Age Egyptian Temple in Jerusalem? Israel Exploration
                                                                                                                                    on earth?
 not born like them. They claimed to be “the Sons of Light” and all others, including the priests in
 advances to our culture, endeavored to annihilate a whole race of humans as well as Gypsies (Roma
                                                                                                                                    increasingly become the daily substance for too many minds? Has our world not been defined by

               Problem in Biblical  Metrology. in:  Sixth Archaeological Conference in Israel (Tel-Aviv,
                      and according to the fruits of his own devices, until I judge between soul and flesh.
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 ethnicity and religion.   who walk “in all the ways of darkness and evil craftiness” (עור תמרעו כשוח יכרד לוכב)  will eternally   6.  Barkay, G.  (1979).  The  Cubit of  the  Old Standard  -  Archaeological  Consideration of  a   Journal 46(1/2). pp. 23-43.
                                                                                                                                      leaders who seem blinded? Where now is the vision of the ancient apocalyptists who not only
 and Sinti),  homosexuals, and even Jehovah’s  Witnesses?  Why? No  answer  seems  to  suffice.
                       And I shall bring the dead to life (et vivificabo mortuos) and raise up those who are sleeping
 the Temple, were “the Sons of Darkness.” Birth  and predestination defined the  status of each
               14-15 March 1979). Jerusalem: Israel Exploration Society. pg. 35.
                      And the world will cease, and death will be abolished, and hell will shut its mouth. And the
                      from the earth. And hell (infernus) will pay back its debt, and the place of perdition will
   Perhaps the “leaders” acted out of unfounded hatred of over six million Jews because of their   suffer:    Problem in Biblical  Metrology. in:  Sixth Archaeological Conference in Israel (Tel-Aviv,   29. Barkay, G., & Vaughn, A. (1996). New Readings of Hezekian Official Seal Impressions.
 human. The Essenes predicted “the Sons of Darkness” would suffer eternal damnation. All those
                                                                                                                                    warned of disasters but also envisioned, even promised, the establishment of the kingdom of God
                                                                                                                                    In light of the darkness, too evident in the past and in the present, how do we dare to dream what
            7.  Broshi, M.,  Barkay, G. (1985).  Excavations  in  the  Chapel  of  St. Vartan  in  the  Holy
                      earth will not be without progeny or sterile for those inhabiting it; and no one who has been
 There is another horrific human tragedy that plagued many nations, especially the USA, but also     who walk “in all the ways of darkness and evil craftiness” (עור תמרעו כשוח יכרד לוכב)  will eternally   14-15 March 1979). Jerusalem: Israel Exploration Society. pg. 35.   Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research 304. pp. 29-54.
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                                                                                                                                    on earth?
 ethnicity and religion.
                      return its deposit so that I may render to each according to his works (secundum opera sua)
                                                                                                                                    today many accept as “the un-dream-able” dream”? How does hope spring up again? We may note
               Sepulchre. Israel Exploration Journal 35, 2/3. pp 108-128.

                      pardoned by me will be tainted. And there will be another earth and another heaven, an
                      and according to the fruits of his own devices, until I judge between soul and flesh.
   Brazilian, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Dutch, Danish, and British homes and businesses. This     suffer:   The visitation of all who walk in it (will be) many afflictions by all the    7.  Broshi, M.,  Barkay, G. (1985).  Excavations  in  the  Chapel  of  St. Vartan  in  the  Holy   30. Barkay, G. (1996). A Balance Beam from Tel Lachish. Tel Aviv 23,1. pp. 75-82.
                                                                                                                                    that the first insight warns us about the path to destruction. The second insight provides us with
            8.  Barkay, G. (1983). The Divine Name Found in Jerusalem. Biblical Archaeology Review 9,
 There is another horrific human tragedy that plagued many nations, especially the USA, but also        angels of punishment, eternal perdition by the fury of God’s vengeful wrath,       Sepulchre. Israel Exploration Journal 35, 2/3. pp 108-128.   13  31. Barkay, G.  & Vaughn,  A. G.  (1996). "Lmlk"  and  Official  Seal  Impressions  from  Tel
                                                                                                                                    In light of the darkness, too evident in the past and in the present, how do we dare to dream what
                      And the world will cease, and death will be abolished, and hell will shut its mouth. And the
                      everlasting dwelling place (Et erit terra alia et celum aliud, habitaculum sempiternum.).
 was the most massive forced migration that occurred in well over 400 years and involved the
                                                                                                                                    language that might enable dreams to pop up, unexpectedly, before each of us.
                                                                                                                                                                                *
               2. pp. 14-19.
                                                                                                                                    today many accept as “the un-dream-able” dream”? How does hope spring up again? We may note
 Brazilian, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Dutch, Danish, and British homes and businesses. This      The visitation of all who walk in it (will be) many afflictions by all the    8.  Barkay, G. (1983). The Divine Name Found in Jerusalem. Biblical Archaeology Review 9,   Lachish. Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv 23,1 (1996) 61-74.
                      earth will not be without progeny or sterile for those inhabiting it; and no one who has been

 capture and enslavement of twelve million Africans to the so-called “New World.” At least two
                      [PsPhilo 3:10; Harrington in OTP 2.307]
 everlasting terror and endless shame, together with disgrace of annihilation

 was the most massive forced migration that occurred in well over 400 years and involved the        angels of punishment, eternal perdition by the fury of God’s vengeful wrath,       9.  Barkay,  G.  (1986). Jerusalem  of  Old Testament  Times:  New Discoveries  and  New   32. Barkay, G. (1997). Politics - Not Religious Law - Rules Ultra-Orthodox Demonstrators.
                                                                                                                                    that the first insight warns us about the path to destruction. The second insight provides us with
                      pardoned by me will be tainted. And there will be another earth and another heaven, an
 in the fire of the dark region.

 million of them perished, isolated in the chained lower portion of wooden ships, “like Herrings in
                                                                                                        13
                                                                                                                                    Biblical Archaeology Review 23(6). pp. 56-57, 77. pectedly, before each of us.
                                                                                                                                    language that might enable dreams to pop up, unex
 capture and enslavement of twelve million Africans to the so-called “New World.” At least two   everlasting terror and endless shame, together with disgrace of annihilation    2. pp. 14-19.  everlasting dwelling place (Et erit terra alia et celum aliud, habitaculum sempiternum.).     Imagining a Place Phenomenologically Means Imaging Being Present There
               Approaches. Bulletin of the Anglo-Israel Archaeological Society 5. pp. 32-43.
               In this one concise paragraph, we find early Jewish beliefs in God’s resurrection of the dead, works
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 a Barrel” (Dionigi de Carli, 1667).   Influenced by  Daniel Defore’s Robinson Crusoe, Simcha        [1QS 4.11-13; Charlesworth in PTSDSSP 1.17]   9.  Barkay,  G.  (1986). Jerusalem  of  Old Testament  Times:  New Discoveries  and  New   In Phenomenology of Perception,  Maurice Merleau-Ponty illustrated that to ponder a distant land
                                                                                                                                                                   15

                      [PsPhilo 3:10; Harrington in OTP 2.307]
 million of them perished, isolated in the chained lower portion of wooden ships, “like Herrings in
 in the fire of the dark region.

            10. Barkay, G.  (1986).  The Garden Tomb:  Was Jesus  Buried  Here?.  Biblical Archaeology
               of righteousness, the judgment of soul and flesh, the ending of the world, the abolishment of death,
 Jacobovici and Sean Kingsley estimate that without the enslavement of Africans, there would have        [1QS 4.11-13; Charlesworth in PTSDSSP 1.17]   Approaches. Bulletin of the Anglo-Israel Archaeological Society 5. pp. 32-43.   33. Barkay,  G. (1998).  A  Signet  Ring  of  Alexander.  Bulletin  of the  Anglo-Israel
 6
 a Barrel”  (Dionigi  de Carli,  1667).   Influenced by  Daniel Defore’s  Robinson Crusoe, Simcha
                                                                                                                                    Imagining a Place Phenomenologically Means Imaging Being Present There
                                                                                                                                    is to imagine oneself present to perceive and be blessed by that alluring vista. Hence, when we

                                                                                                                                    Archaeological Society 16. pp. 65-69.
               Review 12,2. pp. 40-53, 56-57.
               the promise of a fruitful habitation (habitaculum), and finally an assurance that “there will be
 been no Industrial Revolution; no Western Civilization; no sugar; no islands; and no continent   John Hyrcanus, the Jewish Hasmonean leader who lived from 164 to 134 BCE and was high priest,   10. Barkay, G.  (1986).  The Garden Tomb:  Was Jesus  Buried  Here?.  Biblical Archaeology   34. Deutsch,  R., Barkay, G. (1999).  A  Storage-Jar  Handle with  Two  Hebrew Personal  Seal
                                                                                                                                                                   15

 Jacobovici and Sean Kingsley estimate that without the enslavement of Africans, there would have
                                                                                                                                    In Phenomenology of Perception,  Maurice Merleau-Ponty illustrated that to ponder a distant land
               In this one concise paragraph, we find early Jewish beliefs in God’s resurrection of the dead, works
                                                                                                                                    dream about the world envisioned, for example, by Isaiah and the authors of 4 Ezra and 2 Baruch,
            11. Barkay, G., Kloner, (1986). Jerusalem Tombs from the Days of the First Temple. Biblical
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               another earth and another heaven (erit terra alia et celum aliud).”
 called America. Have we learned, finally, that “the worship of profit” is immoral and impedes all   invaded Samaria with his troops and burned, what they claimed, was the Samaritan temple.  The   Review 12,2. pp. 40-53, 56-57.   14  is to imagine oneself present to perceive and be blessed by that alluring vista. Hence, when we
 John Hyrcanus, the Jewish Hasmonean leader who lived from 164 to 134 BCE and was high priest,
 been no Industrial Revolution; no Western Civilization; no sugar; no islands; and no continent
               of righteousness, the judgment of soul and flesh, the ending of the world, the abolishment of death,
                                                                                                                                    we may conceivably participate in life-restoring events. With the early Jews and Christians, who
               Archaeology Review. 12,2. pp. 22-39.
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 progress of the human?    wide-spread Jewish disdain for Samaritans, who believe in the divine origin of the Pentateuch, led   11. Barkay, G., Kloner, (1986). Jerusalem Tombs from the Days of the First Temple. Biblical   Impressions. in: Deutsch, R. (Ed.). West Semitic Epigraphic News of the First Millenium
                                                                                                                                    dream about the world envisioned, for example, by Isaiah and the authors of 4 Ezra and 2 Baruch,
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                 the promise of a fruitful habitation (habitaculum), and finally an assurance that “there will be
 called America. Have we learned, finally, that “the worship of profit” is immoral and impedes all
 invaded Samaria with his troops and burned, what they claimed, was the Samaritan temple.  The
                                                                                                                                    in  antiquity suffered burning cities  and landscapes,  crucifixions,  and martyrdoms, today  we  -
                                                                                                                                    BCE. Tel Aviv: Archaeological Center. pp. 81-85.
            12. Barkay, G. (1988). Burial Headrests as a Return to the Womb: A Reevaluation. Biblical
               It should now be undeniable
   progress of the human?    to the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke, who attributed it to Jesus.   Archaeology Review. 12,2. pp. 22-39.  that almost all so-called Christian ideas were originally Jewish. I   35. Sinibaldi, M., Goodfriend, G. A., Barkay, G., Marchese, S. and Gil-av, E. (1999). Aspartic rhaps
                                                                                                                                    we may conceivably participate in life-restoring events. With the early Jews and Christians, who
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 wide-spread Jewish disdain for Samaritans, who believe in the divine origin of the Pentateuch, led
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               another earth and another heaven (erit terra alia et celum aliud).”
                                                                                                                                    within a world belching toxic smoke, and deadly circumstances - may hold on to hope, and pe
               Archaeology Review 14 (2). pp. 48-50.
               stated that in a faculty meeting and a person who held a distinguished chair exclaimed out in alarm
   In the following study, I have organized my thoughts into seven categories:      to the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke, who attributed it to Jesus.   12. Barkay, G. (1988). Burial Headrests as a Return to the Womb: A Reevaluation. Biblical   in  antiquity suffered burning cities  and landscapes,  crucifixions,  and martyrdoms, today  we  -

                                                                                                                                    Acid  Racemization in  Teeth from  Ketef  Hinnom, a  Late Holocene  Burial  Cave in
            13. Barkay, G. (1988). To  Gehenna and Back:  The Hinnom  Valley, Jerusalem.  Israel Land
 In the following study, I have organized my thoughts into seven categories:      Continuing with this chronology, we pause to ponder Jesus, a devout Jew, who was condemned to   Archaeology Review 14 (2). pp. 48-50.  obviously missed the point that Paul espoused each of these   dream.
               It should now be undeniable that almost all so-called Christian ideas were originally Jewish. I
                                                                                                                                    within a world belching toxic smoke, and deadly circumstances - may hold on to hope, and perhaps
               and disagreement; that colleague

               and Nature 13. pp. 123-129.

    What are the Most Important Insights from Research into Apocalypticism?    Continuing with this chronology, we pause to ponder Jesus, a devout Jew, who was condemned to   13. Barkay, G. (1988). To  Gehenna and Back:  The Hinnom  Valley, Jerusalem.  Israel Land   Jerusalem: Evidence for Reuse. Geoarchaeology 14. pp. 441–454.
                                                                                                                                    dream.
               stated that in a faculty meeting and a person who held a distinguished chair exclaimed out in alarm
 suffer and die from crucifixion. Sadly, according to the Gospels, too many of his fellow Jews were
               concepts and proudly claimed them to be thoroughly Jewish.
                                                                                                                                    Our task as professors and scholars is to live and share this transcending experience. It
            14. Barkay, G.  (1989).  Another Palaeo-Hebrew Ossuary  Inscription.  Israel Exploration

 What are the Most Important Insights from Research into Apocalypticism?    suffer and die from crucifixion. Sadly, according to the Gospels, too many of his fellow Jews were   and Nature 13. pp. 123-129.   36. Avigad, N., Barkay, G. (2000). The "LMLK" and Related Seal Impressions. in: Geva, H.  is not
               and disagreement; that colleague obviously missed the point that Paul espoused each of these
 behind his arrest and death. Yet, the movement he started eventually reshaped the world in which

 Do We Learn from Our Mistakes?
                                                                                                                                    (Ed.).  Jewish  Quarter Excavations  in  the Old  City  of  Jerusalem Conducted by  Nahman  is not
                                                                                                                                    Our task as professors and scholars is to live and share this transcending experience. It
 Do We Learn from Our Mistakes?   behind his arrest and death. Yet, the movement he started eventually reshaped the world in which   Journal 39(3/4). pp. 201-203.   enough to read a sacred text. One must inculcate some of its wisdom and promises. Dreams without
               concepts and proudly claimed them to be thoroughly Jewish.
               Just  as  the foregoing  words  were pondered,  and perhaps  written, conceivably before his
 Are the Apocalypses the Dream Literature of Antiquity?   we all live. For many, Christians and Jews, this episode is the pinnacle of horrors, before 70, in   14. Barkay, G.  (1989).  Another Palaeo-Hebrew Ossuary  Inscription.  Israel Exploration
                                                                                                                                    Avigad, 1969-1982, Vol. 1. pp. 243-266.

 Are the Apocalypses the Dream Literature of Antiquity?   we all live. For many, Christians and Jews, this episode is the pinnacle of horrors, before 70, in   15. Barkay, G. (1990). A Bowl with the Hebrew Inscription שדק. Israel Exploration Journal   enough to read a sacred text. One must inculcate some of its wisdom and promises. Dreams without
                                                                                                                                    foundations are illusionary. We need to regain the perception that divinely inspired hopes are
               crucifixion, Jesus’ followers reported that he promised the appearance of the Spirit of Truth: “But
 Do we Become Present when We Imagine a Place Phenomenologically?   the Land of Israel.   Journal 39(3/4). pp. 201-203.         37. Barkay, G. (2000). What's an Egyptian Temple Doing in Jerusalem? Biblical Archaeology
 the Land of Israel.
 Do we Become Present when We Imagine a Place Phenomenologically?
                                                                                                                                    foundations are illusionary. We need to regain the perception that divinely inspired hopes are
               Just  as  the foregoin
               40(2/3). pp. 124-129. g  words  were pondered,  and perhaps  written, conceivably before his
                                                                                                                                    reliable. Realistic apocalyptic imaginations can arise out of the worst calamities; for example, after
               when that one comes, (namely) the Spirit of Truth, he will guide you in all the truth.
 How May we Perceive a New Creation?        15. Barkay, G. (1990). A Bowl with the Hebrew Inscription שדק. Israel Exploration Journal For he will   reliable. Realistic apocalyptic imaginations can arise out of the worst calamities; for example, after
 How May we Perceive a New Creation?
               crucifixion, Jesus’ followers reported that he promised the appearance of the Spirit of Truth: “But
                                                                                                                                    Review 26(3). pp. 48-57.
            16. Barkay, G. (1991). 'Your Poor Brother' A Note on an Inscribed Bowl from Beth Shemesh.
                                                                                                                                    the burning of the Temple in Jerusalem, Jews crafted the masterpieces now labeled Fourth Ezra
               not speak from his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will disclose the
 Is the Morality in the Apocalypses Focused Only on This Earth?   A little more than three decades after Jesus’ crucifixion in 30 or 33 CE, John of Gischala (which   40(2/3). pp. 124-129.   38. Bautch, R., Coblentz Bautch, K., Barkay, G., Guise Sheridan, S. (2000). "The Vessels of
                                                                                                                                    the burning of the Temple in Jerusalem, Jews crafted the masterpieces now labeled Fourth Ezra
 Is the Morality in the Apocalypses Focused Only on This Earth?
 A little more than three decades after Jesus’ crucifixion in 30 or 33 CE, John of Gischala (which
               when that one comes, (namely) the Spirit of Truth, he will guide you in all the truth. For he will
               Israel Exploration Journal 41(4). pp. 239-241.
               things that are coming” (ὅταν δὲ ἔλθῃ ἐκεῖνος, τὸ πνεῦμα τῆς ἀληθείας, ὁδηγήσει
 What Significant Advances Have Been Made in the Study of Ancient Apocalypses?   is Gush Halav; Ἰωάννης ἀπὸ Γισχάλων) representing Galilee, and Simon bar Giori (א ָרוֹיִּג רַּב ןוֹעְמ ִּש)   16. Barkay, G. (1991). 'Your Poor Brother' A Note on an Inscribed Bowl from Beth Shemesh.  ὑμᾶς ἐν τῇ   and many other apocalypses, including the Jewish sections in Revelation. We must follow the
                                                                                                                                    and many other apocalypses, including the Jewish sections in Revelation. We must follow the
 What Significant Advances Have Been Made in the Study of Ancient Apocalypses?
 is Gush Halav; Ἰωάννης ἀπὸ Γισχάλων) representing Galilee, and Simon bar Giori (א ָרוֹיִּג רַּב ןוֹעְמ ִּש)
               not speak from his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will disclose the
                                                                                                                                    the  Potter  Shall Be Broken":  The Material  Culture from  a  Burial  Cave at  St. Étienne's
            17. Barkay, G. (1991). Jerusalem:  De  David  a la  Destruction du Temple  de Salomon.  Les
                                                                                                                                    wisdom of the ancients. Blessings are not reserved only for good times. They can be experienced
                                                              Israel Exploration Journal 41(4). pp. 239-241.  ἐκεῖνος, τὸ πνεῦμα τῆς ἀληθείας,  ὁδηγήσει ὑμᾶς ἐν τῇ   wisdom of the ancients. Blessings are not reserved only for good times. They can be experienced
               things that are coming” (ὅταν δὲ ἔλθῃ


                                                                                                                                    Monastery, Jerusalem. ŕevue biblique 107. pp. 561-590.
               Dossiers de l'Archeologie 165-166. pp. 32-45.
                                                                                                                                    in the worst times when we have been shown how to hold onto God’s promises that his creation is
                                                                                                                                    in the worst times when we have been shown how to hold onto God’s promises that his creation is
 What do I think are the most important insights we may obtain from exploring apocalypticism and   8 8  See now Motti Aviam, “Yodfat: Uncovering a Jewish City in the Galilee from the Second Temple Period and the   17. Barkay, G. (1991). Jerusalem:  De  David  a la  Destruction du Temple  de Salomon.  Les   39. Barkay, G.  &  Im, M.  (2001). Egyptian  Influence  on  the  Painted  Human  Figures  from
 What do I think are the most important insights we may obtain from exploring apocalypticism and
               12

            18. Barkay, G. (1992). The World's Oldest Poorbox. Biblical Archaeology Review 18(6). pp.
                   As usual,  I reserve  the  right to  make  corrections to  my  edition or change  capitalizations. The  collection was
  See now Motti Aviam, “Yodfat: Uncovering a Jewish City in the Galilee from the Second Temple Period and the

                                                                                                                                                             ָ ָָ֔

                                                                                                                                    “very good” (ד ּ֑ ֹ אְמ בוֹ ָּ֖ ט־הנִּהְו השָׂע ר ֶ֣שֲא־לָכּ־תֶא ֙םיִּהלֱֹא א ְרַָּ֤יַּו). All early Jews and Christians knew that God
 the  apocalyptic literature of  Early Judaism and the  origins  of  Christianity? Which  ones  are   Time of  the Great  Revolt,”  Qadmoniot  32  (January 1999) 92-101 [in Hebrew].  Aviam, “The  Archaeological   Dossiers de l'Archeologie 165-166. pp. 32-45.   “very good” (ד ּ֑ ֹ אְמ בוֹ ָּ֖ ט־הנִּהְו ה ָ֔שָׂע ר ֶ֣שֲא־לָכּ־תֶא ֙םיִּהלֱֹא א ְרַָּ֤יַּו). All early Jews and Christians knew that God
 the  apocalyptic literature of  Early Judaism and the  origins  of  Christianity? Which  ones  are
               12
               published before 1985.   the  right to  make  corrections to  my  edition or change  capitalizations. The  collection was
                                                                                                                                    Kuntillet 'Ajrud. Tel Aviv 28,2. pp. 288-300
 Time of  the Great  Revolt,”  Qadmoniot  32  (January 1999) 92-101 [in Hebrew].  Aviam, “The  Archaeological
                   As usual,  I reserve
               48-50.
 especially worth sharing? I shall start with one that is depressing and proceed to the ones that are   Illumination of Josephus’ Narrative of the Battles at Yodefat and Gamla,” Making History: Josephus and Historical   18. Barkay, G. (1992). The World's Oldest Poorbox. Biblical Archaeology Review 18(6). pp.   could not be imagined to be stupid and misperceive of what Adam and Eve would do. God knew
                                                                                                                                    could not be imagined to be stupid and misperceive of what Adam and Eve would do. God knew
               13 published before 1985.
 especially worth sharing? I shall start with one that is depressing and proceed to the ones that are
 Illumination of Josephus’ Narrative of the Battles at Yodefat and Gamla,” Making History: Josephus and Historical
                  See D.J. Harrington, Pseudo-Philon, Les antiquités bibliques. SC 230 (Paris: Les Éditions du Cerf, 1976) vol. 1, p.
            19. Barkay, G. (1992). "The Prancing Horse". Tel Aviv 19,1. pp. 124-129.
                                                                                                                                    that in the end his rule will triumph.
                                                                                                                                    that in the end his rule will triumph.
 promising. Let us hope we may learn from each of them.   Method (Leiden: Brill, 2007). Among the plethora of publications on archaeology in Jerusalem, I am impressed with   48-50.   See D.J. Harrington, Pseudo-Philon, Les antiquités bibliques. SC 230 (Paris: Les Éditions du Cerf, 1976) vol. 1, p.   40. Barkay, G., Fantalkin, A., & Tal, O. (2002). A Late Iron Age Fortress North of Jerusalem.
               13
 Method (Leiden: Brill, 2007). Among the plethora of publications on archaeology in Jerusalem, I am impressed with
 promising. Let us hope we may learn from each of them.
               72. Now, I cannot refrain myself from adding that my life has been enriched by so many wonderful women and men
            20. Barkay,  G. (1992).  The  Priestly  Benediction  on  Silver  Plaques  from  Ketef Hinnom  in

    Jerome Murphy-O’Connor’s, “Jerusalem:  History,  Archaeology, and Theology”  in  Keys to Jerusalem: Collected   19. Barkay, G. (1992). "The Prancing Horse". Tel Aviv 19,1. pp. 124-129.   Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research 328. pp. 49-72.

               72. Now, I cannot refrain myself from adding that my life has been enriched by so many wonderful women and men
 Jerome Murphy-O’Connor’s, “Jerusalem:  History,  Archaeology, and Theology”  in  Keys to Jerusalem: Collected
    Essays  (Oxford:  OUP, 2012). I confess  that  many archaeological  books are  too quickly dated by  unexpected   who are world renowned; not I ponder to feel the joy I shared with Kathlene Kenyon, Adella Yarbro Collins,  Lea   41. Barkay, G. (2003). Iron Age II Incised Potsherds and Potters' Marks. in: Geva, H. (Ed.).
               Jerusalem. Tel Aviv 19,2. pp. 139-192.
               who are world renowned; not I ponder to feel the joy I shared with Kathlene Kenyon, Adella Yarbro Collins,  Lea
 Essays  (Oxford:  OUP, 2012). I confess  that  many archaeological  books are  too quickly dated by  unexpected   20. Barkay,  G. (1992).  The  Priestly  Benediction  on  Silver  Plaques  from  Ketef Hinnom  in
               Berkuz, Amy-Jill Levine, Roland de Vaux. Benoit. Callaway, Ernest Wright, Dan Harrington, and John Strugnell in
 discoveries, and that Motti and Jerry were close friends and interlocutors for decades.
               Berkuz, Amy-Jill Levine, Roland de Vaux. Benoit. Callaway, Ernest Wright, Dan Harrington, and John Strugnell in
            21. Barkay, G. (1993). A Bulla of Ishmael, the King's Son. Bulletin of the American Schools of
                                                         discoveries, and that Motti and Jerry were close friends and interlocutors for decades.   Jerusalem. Tel Aviv 19,2. pp. 139-192.   Jewish Quarter Excavations in the Old City of Jerusalem: V. 2. The Finds from Areas A,
 9
               Jerusalem and with George MacRae in Rome. The respect I received from so many around the world helped me to
   Note the  medial  kaph  in final  position;  it  is an indication that  the  source of the  manuscript  dates  before  the

                                                         9 introduction of final forms.    Jerusalem and with George MacRae in Rome. The respect I received from so many around the world helped me to   W and X-2. Jerusalem:  Israel  Exploration Society  &  Institute of  Archaeology, Hebrew

               Oriental Research 290/291. pp. 109-114.
 6
               have sufficient energy to edit the OTP and the DSS.
   Note the  medial  kaph  in final  position;  it  is an indication that  the  source of the  manuscript  dates  before  the
  Simcha Jacobovici and Sean Kinglsey, Enslaved: The Sunken History of the Transatlantic Slave Trade (New York,
                                                                                                                                    15
               have sufficient energy to edit the OTP and the DSS.
 6 London: Pegasus Books, 2022) esp. pp. 3-15.   introduction of final forms.    21. Barkay, G. (1993). A Bulla of Ishmael, the King's Son. Bulletin of the American Schools of   15  Phénoménologie de la perception was published in 1945 by Éditions Gallimard. In 1962, an English translation by
               14
                                                                                                                                    University of Jerusalem. pp. 50-62.
            22. Barkay, G. (1993).  The Redefining of  Archaeological Periods:  Does the Date 588/586
  Simcha Jacobovici and Sean Kinglsey, Enslaved: The Sunken History of the Transatlantic Slave Trade (New York,
 10
                                                                                                                                      Phénoménologie de la perception was published in 1945 by Éditions Gallimard. In 1962, an English translation by
                  I am pleased to note the early reference to Aliyah (erit terra alia) which is the term used by Jews (especially
               14
  Samaritans informed me on Mount Gerizim that they never had a temple and that their sacrifices have always been
                                                                                                                                    Colin Smith  was published by Routledge & Kegan Paul. In 2013, Routledge published an English translation by
                  I am pleased to note the early reference to  Aliyah (erit terra alia) which is the term used by Jews (especially
 7 London: Pegasus Books, 2022) esp. pp. 3-15.   10  Samaritans informed me on Mount Gerizim that they never had a temple and that their sacrifices have always been   Oriental Research 290/291. pp. 109-114.   42. Barkay, G.,  Lundberg,  M.,  Vaughn, A.,  Zuckerman,  B.,  &  Zuckerman, K.  (2003).  The
  Ibid., pp. xv, 3.
               B.C.E. Indeed Mark the End of the Iron Age Culture?. in: Biran, A. & Aviram, J. (Eds.).
               Zionists) who return from the Diaspora to the geographical Land of Israel, the Holy Land. On the roads in Israel, I
 in pits dug into the ground. If so, John Hyrcanus most likely destroyed buildings in the area.
                                                                                                                                    Colin Smith was published by Routledge & Kegan Paul. In 2013, Routledge published an English translation by
                                                                                                                                    Donald Landes.  See  Charlesworth,  “Merleau-Ponty’s  Phenomenological  Description  of  ‘Word,’”  Philosophy and
               Zionists) who return from the Diaspora to the geographical Land of Israel, the Holy Land. On the roads in Israel, I
 7  Ibid., pp. xv, 3.    in pits dug into the ground. If so, John Hyrcanus most likely destroyed buildings in the area.   22. Barkay, G. (1993).  The Redefining of  Archaeological Periods:  Does the Date 588/586   Donald Landes. See Charlesworth,  “Merleau-Ponty’s Phenomenological Description of
                                                                                                                                    Challenges of Ketef Hinnom. Near Eastern Archaeology 66(4). pp. 162-171.  ‘Word,’” Philosophy and
               often see “Aliyah” which means you are going up. Metaphorically one goes up to the Holy City, Jerusalem.
                                                                                                                                    Phenomenological Research 30 (1970) 609-13.
               often see “Aliyah” which means you are going up. Metaphorically one goes up to the Holy City, Jerusalem.
               Biblical Archaeology Today, 1990; Proceedings of the Second International Congress on
          B.C.E. Indeed Mark the End of the Iron Age Culture?. in: Biran, A. & Aviram, J. (Eds.).                                   Phenomenological Research 30 (1970) 609-13.
           Biblical Archaeology Today, 1990; Proceedings of the Second International Congress on
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               are  confirmed in  excavations  today not only  around Jerusalem but  also elsewhere, including
 speculated: It is impossible to imagine the height to which science may be carried in the future.
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 and Babylonians could not conquer God’s Land and City. The failed perspectives also led to the   We should always remember how professors and scholars have devoted their lives to clarify that   Yodefat (Jotapata), Gamla, Migdal, and monuments in Rome?
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 with unfounded hopes and led to massive disasters. Among them are the ancient attempts to force   This  apocalyptic expectation should be  able  to  unite us  as Benjamin  Franklin (c. 1706-1790)   48. Ba 48. Barkay, G., Vaughn, A.G. (2004). The Royal and Official Seal Impressions from Lachish.   the Temple and Royal Treasuries. Jerusalem Journal of Archaeology 2: 41–75.    ָ  ֶ  ְ

 collapse of the Hasmonean dynasty with the crucifiction of 500 Pharisees by Alexander Jannaeus;   our present and future life becomes better if we know the past and are stimulated by the uplifting   In: Ussishki n, D.  (E d.).  T he  Re ne w e d Ar c hae olo gical Ex c av ati ons  at  L ac h ish ( 1973 - 1994 )    67. Barkay, G., and Deutsch, R. (2022). An Additional Fiscal Bulla from the City of David.
               In: Ussishkin, D. (Ed.). The Renewed Archaeological Excavations at Lachish (1973-1994)
 speculated: It is impossible to imagine the height to which science may be carried in the future.
 God to obey human wishes. Unsubstantiated dreams may have led to the belief that the Assyrians
               centuries (from approximately 200 BCE to 300 CE). Why do we not learn from these events that
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 Herod had only good intentions; the horrifying carnage of the Zealots and Sicari before 70; and   Qumran Scrolls, and the Pseudepigrapha. Now, I wish to applaud all my colleagues who devote   pp. 2148- 2173. pp. 17- 50Gamla, Migdal, and monuments in Rome?   68. Shaham,  H.,  Dvira, Z. Barkay, G  (2023).  Two Noteworthy Byzantine Weights  from
 collapse of the Hasmonean dynasty with the crucifiction of 500 Pharisees by Alexander Jannaeus;
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               do we humans  constantly repeat  colossal  mistakes  and do not  learn  from  too  common and
 the final disaster committed as a result of the revolt led by Simeon bar Kosba (Bar Kokhba), "the   their lives to learning so as to empower students for improving the values in our world – and I add,   49. Ba 49. Barkay, G. (2005). Iron II Seal Impression. in: Master, D.M. (Ed.) Dothan I: Remains from   Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, Israel Numismatics Research 18: 141-152.
 the invitation to Pompeii to “invade” Jerusalem and desecrate the Holy of Holies; the belief that
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               repetitive errors? Why do we not make the world better for our descendants? Are we bequeathing
 Son of the Star" (אָבְכוֹכּ רַּב ד ֶרֶמ) that lasted from 132-135 CE. Archeological excavations in Jotapta,   preserving freedom of expression and the good life.    the Tell ( 1953- 1964 ) . W inona  L a ke ,  I nd .:  Eisenbr a uns. pp. 171 - 172.    69. Amitai-Preiss, N. Dvira, Z. and Barkay, G. (forthcoming). An Early Muslim Period Clay   ָ
 Qumran Scrolls, and the Pseudepigrapha. Now, I wish to applaud all my colleagues who devote
 Herod had only good intentions; the horrifying carnage of the Zealots and Sicari before 70; and
               Do We Learn from Our Mistakes?
               the Tell (1953-1964). Winona Lake, Ind.: Eisenbrauns. pp. 171-172.
               to them what our ancestors gifted us, specifically treasures and the wisdom found in the sacra
 the final disaster committed as a result of the revolt led by Simeon bar Kosba (Bar Kokhba), "the     their lives to learning so as to empower students for improving the values in our world – and I add,   50. Ba 50. Barkay, G.  (2005).  An  Iron  Age Stone  Weight  and Persian and  Hellenistic  Seal   Sealing from the Temple Mount, Israel Exploration Journal.
               How is it conceivable that our collective consciousness fails to learn from horrific mistakes? Why
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               do we humans  constantly repeat  colossal  mistakes  and do not  learn  from  too  common and
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               Impressions. in: Arubas, B., Goldfus, H. (Ed.). Excavations on the Site of the Jerusalem

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               Menander (and in Tobit 4:15, the maxim attributed to Orion of Thebes, and Hillel, according to
 to the massive suicides in Guyana at Jonestown in 1978 and the duped individuals who believed
               International Convention Center (Binyanei Ha'uma). Portsmouth, Rhode Island: Journal of
               to them what our ancestors gifted us, specifically treasures and the wisdom found in the sacra
 collapsed into ashes. Excessive zeal, fueled by apocalyptic self-prophecies, also led more recently   What are the Most Important Insights from Research into Apocalypticism?   5  Roman A rc ha e olog y . pp.  25 - 28.   The author of Revelation foresaw heaven descending to earth and defining Jerusalem as the Holy
               the b Talmud, Shabbat 31a; cf. also the Diatessaron and Liber Graduum) and mirrored in Jesus’
 in Heaven’s Gate in 1997.
 focused on apocalyptic thought and action in Early Judaism and earliest Christianity?  Before
                                                                                                                                    Aided in  Reconstructing the  Floor  Patterns  Used on the  Temple  Mount.  Mendel-
               Roman Archaeology. pp. 25-28.
 to the massive suicides in Guyana at Jonestown in 1978 and the duped individuals who believed   What do I have to share with colleagues after over 50 years of research and teaching that has been   scriptura which includes all inspired books? Recall the well-known maxim found in the Syriac   City. No Temple is described; perhaps the author is prophesying that no one will need to seek to
             rk teachings (according to Mark 12:31, par. Mt 22:39; cf. Lev 19:15-18, Gal 5:14):
   in Heaven’s Gate in 1997.   beginning, we should recognize that we are dealing with Apocalypses and also with apocalyptic   51. Ba 51. Barkay, G. (2006). Royal Palace, Royal Portrait?: The Tantalizing Possibilities of Ramat   Geberovich, A. and Dvira, Z., eds. Proceedings of the First International Conference on
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                                                                                                                                    would walk with the Creator in the coolness that defines the evening.
               As the perspicacious philosophers, like George Santayana, have clarified: If we do not comprehend

               248-251.  [SyrMen 250-51; Baarda in OTP 2.599]
 murders, like the seven sons and mother described in 2 Maccabees 7 [probably a literary creation   hungry, and lost. And the future would be assured and full only of blessings. If that continues to   248-251.   Jerusalem.
 that mirrored reality], and the annihilation of Early Jews from 30 to 70 and again in 132-135 in
 be a faint hope, are there only dreams and visions of a perfect life here or there?

 that mirrored reality], and the annihilation of Early Jews from 30 to 70 and again in 132-135 in   be a faint hope, are there only dreams and visions of a perfect life here or there?   54. Ba 54. Barkay, G. (2009). The Riches of Ketef Hinnom. Biblical Archaeology Review. 35(4/5).   72. Z. Dvira and G. Barkay, The Temple Mount Sifting Project – Fourth Preliminary Report –
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               As the perspicacious philosophers, like George Santayana, have clarified: If we do not comprehend
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 that they had been abandoned by “the Creator of the World” (ὁ τοῦ κόσμου κτίστης; 2Mac 7:23).    Unfortunately, the ancient  authors also  produced apocalypses  that are  dystopias  (δυσ, “bad,”   55. Eshe behind only charred landscapes, waste, and bones like those from dinosaurs?   S it e s  in    73. R. Deutsch,  A.  Lemaire, G.  Barkay, P.G.  van der  Veen and D.  Itzhak, The Bulla of
                                                                                                                                    and the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old and New Testaments (as well as some so-called
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 archaeological research, it seems that there always has been an experienced discord on earth and   And I sighed and burst into tears. And I said concerning their disreputable depravity, “Oh   57. Ba 57. Barkay, G. (2015). Evidence of the Taxation System of the Judean Kingdom  - A Fiscal   and the following one, the Righteous Teacher praises  םילשורי  .םילשוריב ןויצ רה“a 1964 ( .ג ,יאקרב    1 .
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 imagined harmony in the blessed heaven. From the beginnings of our culture, the apocalyptists   how miserable for me is my incapacity and that of my ancestors! And I thought in my heart   Bulla    Bulla  from  the Slopes  of  the Temple Mount and the  Phenomenon  of Fiscal  Bullae. in:   spring” in a parched land and as the Irrigator of the Garden (יקשמו ןג). How is that possible? In line
 how miserable for me is my incapacity and that of my ancestors! And I thought in my heart
               and sacra scriptura?
 imagined harmony in the blessed heaven. From the beginnings of our culture, the apocalyptists
               Apocalypses: Dream Literature of Antiquity
               Lubetski, M., Lubetski, E. (Eds.). Recording new epigraphic evidence: essays in honor of
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 have elevated human life with present dreams and teleological blessings. Many of us, not only

 and I said: ‘How blessed is the person who has not been born ….’”

 have elevated human life with present dreams and teleological blessings. Many of us, not only   and I said: ‘How blessed is the person who has not been born ….’”    Lubetski ,  M.,  L ube tski ,  E. (E ds.).  Re c ordi ng ne w  e pigra phic  e v iden c e :   e s say s in  honor of   16.17, we read: םשג  הרויכ יפב התמש ילא התאו. God has placed in the mouth of the Teacher water like
               Robert Deutsch. Jerusalem. Pp 17-50.
               Early Israelites, Jews, and Christians bequeath to us the great dream literature of our past. Isaiah
 Jews and Christians, share the dream that God’s kingdom will come on earth and God again will
 Jews and Christians, share the dream that God’s kingdom will come on earth and God again will   [2En 41:1-2; Andersen in OTP 1.166]   Robert De utsch . J e rusa le m. P p 17 - 50.   gentle rain.                       . 65
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 dwell with his creatures. Then, as once imagined, we may all walk about with the LORD God,        58. Ba 58. Barkay, G. (2016). Three Stamp Impressions. In: Lipschits, O., Gadot, Y., Freud, L. (Eds.).       .ו   תוינומדק  .ןשבה ןופצב םייגולואיכרא םידירש .) 1974 ( .ע ,רנולק ,.ע ,רזמ ,.ג ,יאקרב ,.צ ,ןליא ,.ד ,ןמרוא    4 .
 dwell with his creatures. Then, as once imagined, we may all walk about with the LORD God,
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                                                            Archa mountain” (י ִּּ֑שְדָק רַּ֣ה־לָכ  ְב). Recall Isaiah 11:6-9:      17).                                                                           .    162-167

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                      And the wolf with the lamb shall dwell together.

 Paradigms, edited by J.J. Collins and G.W.E. Nickelsburg. Septuagint and Cognate Studies 12. (Chico, CA: Scholars   59. Ba 59. Barkay, G.  and  Dvira, Z. (2015).  The  Temple  Mount  Sifting  Project: An Introduction.       'מע .'ח   תוינומדק  .ןושאר - תיב ימיב םילשורי לש ינופצה תורבקה - תיב .) 1975 ( .ע ,רנולק .ע ,רזמ .ג ,יאקרב    6 .

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                                                         Press, 1980) pp. 135-51.   60. Ba 60. Barkay, G.  & Dvira,  Z. (2016).  Relics  in  Rubble: The Temple Mount  Sifting Project.   deliver in mercy the remnant of my people, those who have been saved throughout my borders,
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 manuscripts of this pseudepigraphon. See Geller’s “2 (Slavonic Apocalypse of) Enoch: Text and Context,” in Beyond
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               11
 manuscripts of this pseudepigraphon. See Geller’s “2 (Slavonic Apocalypse of) Enoch: Text and Context,” in Beyond   5 Pseudepigrapha” in the proceedings of the Munich congress, to be edited by L.T. Stuckenbruck. A full bibliography   Biblical Arc hae ology R e v iew . 42(6 ). pp.  44- 64.    and he will make them joyful until the end comes, …” (4Ezra 12:32-34; Metzger in OTP 1). This
 the Bible (Leiden: Brill, 2010). Professor Geller sent me a prepublication copy. The earliest text for 2 Enoch dates to
               Biblical Archaeology Review. 42(6). pp. 44-64.
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 the Bible (Leiden: Brill, 2010). Professor Geller sent me a prepublication copy. The earliest text for 2 Enoch dates to
 Pseudepigrapha” in the proceedings of the Munich congress, to be edited by L.T. Stuckenbruck. A full bibliography
               convinced that a cross has been found in the slave quarters at Herculaneum. The sun breaks through a window and
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               hits the cross. Others imagine the “cross” was only the backing of something else.
          Biblical Arc hae ology R e v iew . 42(6 ). pp.  56- 59.
               Biblical Archaeology Review. 42(6). pp. 56-59.

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