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First, with sadness, we should all be able to imagine the horror and pain suffered by too many Jews
BIBLIOGRAPHY GABRIEL BARKAY
ἀληθείᾳ πάσῃ· οὐ γὰρ λαλήσει ἀφʼ ἑαυτοῦ, ἀλλʼ ὅσα ἀκούσει λαλήσει καὶ τὰ ἐρχόμενα ἀν
pseudepigraphon attempts to defend the sovereignty of God. He is good and trustworthy. Jews
We also, in the last one hundred years, probably due to the rapidly depleting earth, two world wars
suffering now for their faith shall be ultimately vindicated with salvation and a blessed life.
and Christians, beginning over two thousand years ago in the land we call the Holy Land, Palestine,
and the “bomb,” have been warned of a doomsday scenario. These compositions mirror our shaken
Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities. pp. 106-109.
John 16:13).
BIBLIOGRAPHY GABRIEL BARKAY

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
Jerusalem Revealed. Jerusalem: Israel Exploration Society. pp. 85-106.
*
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)
Another person, in another apocalyptic document, the History of the Rechabites, describes
1. Barkay, G., et al. (1974). Archaeological Survey in the Northern Bashan: (Preliminary the
debris beneath the Temple’s walls, seen the remains of humans, and examined the potshards of
First, with sadness, we should all be able to imagine the horror and pain suffered by too many Jews
We also, in the last one hundred years, probably due to the rapidly depleting earth, two world wars
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.
those who hid in sewers from the blood-thirsty Roman soldiers. Since the 1950s, sophisticated
Report) Israel Exploration Journal 24. pp. 173-184.
for himself” (οὐ γὰρ λαλήσει ἀφʼ ἑαυτοῦ)? More than ever, we need someone who is divinely
and his Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949), and finally Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 (1953). What
ἀληθείᾳ πάσῃ· οὐ γὰρ λαλήσει ἀφʼ ἑαυτοῦ, ἀλλʼ ὅσα ἀκούσει λαλήσει καὶ τὰ ἐρχόμενα ἀναγγε.
pseudepigraphon attempts to defend the sovereignty of God. He is good and trustworthy. Jews
and Christians, beginning over two thousand years ago in the land we call the Holy Land, Palestine,
and the “bomb,” have been warned of a doomsday scenario. These compositions mirror our shaken
Jerusalem Revealed. Jerusalem: Israel Exploration Society. pp. 141-144.*
2. Barkay, G., Kloner, A. (1976). Notes and News: Burial Caves North Damascus Gate,
archaeologists have uncovered evidence of some of the most horrible events in human history and
chosen and will announce the future to us (cf. τὰ ἐρχόμενα ἀναγγε). Is our future defined by horrors
will future generations enjoy or suffer? In light of the horrors now being seen and experienced in
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
suffering now for their faith shall be ultimately vindicated with salvation and a blessed life.
John 16:13).
Report) Israel Exploration Journal 24. pp. 173-184.
25. Barkay, G., Kloner, A., Mazar, A. (1994). The Northern Necropolis of Jerusalem During
8
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

it is notably poignant in the Galilean Yodfat and in the Judean Jerusalem.
Iran, Greece, Israel, China, Russia, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, North Korea, South America, and the
like the Twin Towers falling in flames; threatening wars from Ethiopia, Ukraine, Russia,

debris beneath the Temple’s walls, seen the remains of humans, and examined the potshards of
USA in 1924, Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World (1932), George Orwell’s Animal Farm (1945)
2. Barkay, G., Kloner, A. (1976). Notes and News: Burial Caves North Damascus Gate,
the First Temple Period. in: Geva, H. (Ed.). Ancient Jerusalem Revealed. Jerusalem: Israel
Do we not need such hope now? Do we not desperately need someone who “does not speak only
3. Barkay, G. (1976). Notes and News: St. Andrew's Church, Jerusalem. Israel Exploration
Another person, in another apocalyptic document, the History of the Rechabites, describes the
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
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
Afghanistan, North Korea, Iran, and elsewhere; abominable deadly plagues called famine and
Jerusalem. Israel Exploration Journal 26. pp. 55-57.
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
for himself” (οὐ γὰρ λαλήσει ἀφʼ ἑαυτοῦ)? More than ever, we need someone who is divinely
Exploration Society. pp. 119-127.*
Land of the Blessed Ones. It is an island on which there is only peace, happiness, and concord.
What about the so-called Dead Sea Scrolls found on the western shores of the Dead Sea? Despite
Journal 26. pp. 57-58.
representing in one paragraph what many Jews during the time of Hillel and Jesus imagined. They
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
3. Barkay, G. (1976). Notes and News: St. Andrew's Church, Jerusalem. Israel Exploration
8
chosen and will announce the future to us (cf. τὰ ἐρχόμενα ἀναγγε). Is our future defined by horrors
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.

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
Journal 26. pp. 57-58.

like the Twin Towers falling in flames; threatening wars from Ethiopia, Ukraine, Russia,
United States – at least – it is not easy to remain optimistic. During our time, we must not forget
The author of Pseudo-Philo, perhaps a Jew, writing before 30 CE (Harrington in OTP 2.299) or
Journal 45(1). pp. 41-47.
Journal 27. pp. 119-120.
insightful apocalyptic speculations, the Essenes institutionalized hatred and cursed all who were

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
4. Barkay, G. (1977). A Coin of Alexander Jannaeus from Cyprus. Israel Exploration
Afghanistan, North Korea, Iran, and elsewhere; abominable deadly plagues called famine and
before 66 CE (Bogaert in SC 230; p. 74), shared the following prophecy of the future, obviously
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
27. Barkay, G. & Vaughn, A.G. (1995). An Official Seal Impression from Lachish
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
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
leaders who seem blinded? Where now is the vision of the ancient apocalyptists who not only
Journal 27. pp. 119-120.
impressive advancements in poetic thought, the development of “the Holy Spirit” from God, and
Covid-19; threatening dark clouds rising notably from Iran and China; and nations without
representing in one paragraph what many Jews during the time of Hillel and Jesus imagined. They
Sho’ah (the misnamed Holocaust which means a whole burnt offering pleasing to God) when
Reconsidered. Tel Aviv 22,1. pp. 94-97.
pp. 209-217.
from the earth. And hell (infernus) will pay back its debt, and the place of perdition will
the Temple, were “the Sons of Darkness.” Birth and predestination defined the status of each
and Sinti), homosexuals, and even Jehovah’s Witnesses? Why? No answer seems to suffice.
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
5. Barkay, G. (1978). A Group of Iron Age Scale Weights. Israel Exploration Journal 28, 4.
insightful apocalyptic speculations, the Essenes institutionalized hatred and cursed all who were
12
Nazis and their collaborators, in a country of gifted humans that had contributed innumerable
were convinced they heard God promise:
28. Barkay, G. (1996). A Late Bronze Age Egyptian Temple in Jerusalem? Israel Exploration
6. Barkay, G. (1979). The Cubit of the Old Standard - Archaeological Consideration of a
human. The Essenes predicted “the Sons of Darkness” would suffer eternal damnation. All those
return its deposit so that I may render to each according to his works (secundum opera sua)
Perhaps the “leaders” acted out of unfounded hatred of over six million Jews because of their
on earth?

increasingly become the daily substance for too many minds? Has our world not been defined by
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
pp. 209-217.
Journal 46(1/2). pp. 23-43.
Problem in Biblical Metrology. in: Sixth Archaeological Conference in Israel (Tel-Aviv,
9
and according to the fruits of his own devices, until I judge between soul and flesh.
who walk “in all the ways of darkness and evil craftiness” (עור תמרעו כשוח יכרד לוכב) will eternally
ethnicity and religion.
leaders who seem blinded? Where now is the vision of the ancient apocalyptists who not only
the Temple, were “the Sons of Darkness.” Birth and predestination defined the status of each
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
6. Barkay, G. (1979). The Cubit of the Old Standard - Archaeological Consideration of a
29. Barkay, G., & Vaughn, A. (1996). New Readings of Hezekian Official Seal Impressions.
14-15 March 1979). Jerusalem: Israel Exploration Society. pg. 35.
suffer:
And the world will cease, and death will be abolished, and hell will shut its mouth. And the
warned of disasters but also envisioned, even promised, the establishment of the kingdom of God
Perhaps the “leaders” acted out of unfounded hatred of over six million Jews because of their
from the earth. And hell (infernus) will pay back its debt, and the place of perdition will
human. The Essenes predicted “the Sons of Darkness” would suffer eternal damnation. All those
In light of the darkness, too evident in the past and in the present, how do we dare to dream what
Problem in Biblical Metrology. in: Sixth Archaeological Conference in Israel (Tel-Aviv,
Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research 304. pp. 29-54.
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
on earth?
ethnicity and religion.
9
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
14-15 March 1979). Jerusalem: Israel Exploration Society. pg. 35.
30. Barkay, G. (1996). A Balance Beam from Tel Lachish. Tel Aviv 23,1. pp. 75-82.
Sepulchre. Israel Exploration Journal 35, 2/3. pp 108-128.

The visitation of all who walk in it (will be) many afflictions by all the

and according to the fruits of his own devices, until I judge between soul and flesh.
pardoned by me will be tainted. And there will be another earth and another heaven, an
suffer:
Brazilian, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Dutch, Danish, and British homes and businesses. This
7. Broshi, M., Barkay, G. (1985). Excavations in the Chapel of St. Vartan in the Holy
that the first insight warns us about the path to destruction. The second insight provides us with
31. Barkay, G. & Vaughn, A. G. (1996). "Lmlk" and Official Seal Impressions from Tel
8. Barkay, G. (1983). The Divine Name Found in Jerusalem. Biblical Archaeology Review 9,
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
There is another horrific human tragedy that plagued many nations, especially the USA, but also

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,

everlasting dwelling place (Et erit terra alia et celum aliud, habitaculum sempiternum.).
language that might enable dreams to pop up, unexpectedly, before each of us.
Sepulchre. Israel Exploration Journal 35, 2/3. pp 108-128.
*
Lachish. Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv 23,1 (1996) 61-74.

The visitation of all who walk in it (will be) many afflictions by all the
Brazilian, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Dutch, Danish, and British homes and businesses. This
2. pp. 14-19.
today many accept as “the un-dream-able” dream”? How does hope spring up again? We may note
earth will not be without progeny or sterile for those inhabiting it; and no one who has been
everlasting terror and endless shame, together with disgrace of annihilation
[PsPhilo 3:10; Harrington in OTP 2.307]

capture and enslavement of twelve million Africans to the so-called “New World.” At least two
8. Barkay, G. (1983). The Divine Name Found in Jerusalem. Biblical Archaeology Review 9,

32. Barkay, G. (1997). Politics - Not Religious Law - Rules Ultra-Orthodox Demonstrators.

pardoned by me will be tainted. And there will be another earth and another heaven, an
that the first insight warns us about the path to destruction. The second insight provides us with
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
was the most massive forced migration that occurred in well over 400 years and involved the

in the fire of the dark region.

million of them perished, isolated in the chained lower portion of wooden ships, “like Herrings in
2. pp. 14-19.
Imagining a Place Phenomenologically Means Imaging Being Present There
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everlasting terror and endless shame, together with disgrace of annihilation
language that might enable dreams to pop up, unex
Biblical Archaeology Review 23(6). pp. 56-57, 77. pectedly, before each of us.
capture and enslavement of twelve million Africans to the so-called “New World.” At least two
everlasting dwelling place (Et erit terra alia et celum aliud, habitaculum sempiternum.).
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
6
[1QS 4.11-13; Charlesworth in PTSDSSP 1.17]
a Barrel” (Dionigi de Carli, 1667). Influenced by Daniel Defore’s Robinson Crusoe, Simcha

9. Barkay, G. (1986). Jerusalem of Old Testament Times: New Discoveries and New
15
In Phenomenology of Perception, Maurice Merleau-Ponty illustrated that to ponder a distant land

million of them perished, isolated in the chained lower portion of wooden ships, “like Herrings in

in the fire of the dark region.
[PsPhilo 3:10; Harrington in OTP 2.307]
33. Barkay, G. (1998). A Signet Ring of Alexander. Bulletin of the Anglo-Israel
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
Approaches. Bulletin of the Anglo-Israel Archaeological Society 5. pp. 32-43.

[1QS 4.11-13; Charlesworth in PTSDSSP 1.17]
a Barrel” (Dionigi de Carli, 1667). Influenced by Daniel Defore’s Robinson Crusoe, Simcha
6
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.
John Hyrcanus, the Jewish Hasmonean leader who lived from 164 to 134 BCE and was high priest,
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
10. Barkay, G. (1986). The Garden Tomb: Was Jesus Buried Here?. Biblical Archaeology
15
In Phenomenology of Perception, Maurice Merleau-Ponty illustrated that to ponder a distant land
Jacobovici and Sean Kingsley estimate that without the enslavement of Africans, there would have

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,
34. Deutsch, R., Barkay, G. (1999). A Storage-Jar Handle with Two Hebrew Personal Seal
11. Barkay, G., Kloner, (1986). Jerusalem Tombs from the Days of the First Temple. Biblical
another earth and another heaven (erit terra alia et celum aliud).”
14
10
invaded Samaria with his troops and burned, what they claimed, was the Samaritan temple. The
called America. Have we learned, finally, that “the worship of profit” is immoral and impedes all
Review 12,2. pp. 40-53, 56-57.
John Hyrcanus, the Jewish Hasmonean leader who lived from 164 to 134 BCE and was high priest,
of righteousness, the judgment of soul and flesh, the ending of the world, the abolishment of death,
been no Industrial Revolution; no Western Civilization; no sugar; no islands; and no continent
is to imagine oneself present to perceive and be blessed by that alluring vista. Hence, when we
we may conceivably participate in life-restoring events. With the early Jews and Christians, who
Impressions. in: Deutsch, R. (Ed.). West Semitic Epigraphic News of the First Millenium
Archaeology Review. 12,2. pp. 22-39.
7
wide-spread Jewish disdain for Samaritans, who believe in the divine origin of the Pentateuch, led
progress of the human?
11. Barkay, G., Kloner, (1986). Jerusalem Tombs from the Days of the First Temple. Biblical
called America. Have we learned, finally, that “the worship of profit” is immoral and impedes all
10
invaded Samaria with his troops and burned, what they claimed, was the Samaritan temple. The
dream about the world envisioned, for example, by Isaiah and the authors of 4 Ezra and 2 Baruch,
the promise of a fruitful habitation (habitaculum), and finally an assurance that “there will be
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
we may conceivably participate in life-restoring events. With the early Jews and Christians, who
to the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke, who attributed it to Jesus.
It should now be undeniable
7
Archaeology Review. 12,2. pp. 22-39. that almost all so-called Christian ideas were originally Jewish. I
14
another earth and another heaven (erit terra alia et celum aliud).”
progress of the human?
wide-spread Jewish disdain for Samaritans, who believe in the divine origin of the Pentateuch, led
35. Sinibaldi, M., Goodfriend, G. A., Barkay, G., Marchese, S. and Gil-av, E. (1999). Aspartic rhaps
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

to the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke, who attributed it to Jesus.
in antiquity suffered burning cities and landscapes, crucifixions, and martyrdoms, today we -
In the following study, I have organized my thoughts into seven categories:

12. Barkay, G. (1988). Burial Headrests as a Return to the Womb: A Reevaluation. Biblical
dream.
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
within a world belching toxic smoke, and deadly circumstances - may hold on to hope, and perhaps

In the following study, I have organized my thoughts into seven categories:
It should now be undeniable that almost all so-called Christian ideas were originally Jewish. I
Continuing with this chronology, we pause to ponder Jesus, a devout Jew, who was condemned to
and disagreement; that colleague
Archaeology Review 14 (2). pp. 48-50. obviously missed the point that Paul espoused each of these

Jerusalem: Evidence for Reuse. Geoarchaeology 14. pp. 441–454.

and Nature 13. pp. 123-129.

stated that in a faculty meeting and a person who held a distinguished chair exclaimed out in alarm
Continuing with this chronology, we pause to ponder Jesus, a devout Jew, who was condemned to
dream.
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.
What are the Most Important Insights from Research into Apocalypticism?
13. Barkay, G. (1988). To Gehenna and Back: The Hinnom Valley, Jerusalem. Israel Land
14. Barkay, G. (1989). Another Palaeo-Hebrew Ossuary Inscription. Israel Exploration
Our task as professors and scholars is to live and share this transcending experience. It
36. Avigad, N., Barkay, G. (2000). The "LMLK" and Related Seal Impressions. in: Geva, H. is not

suffer and die from crucifixion. Sadly, according to the Gospels, too many of his fellow Jews were
What are the Most Important Insights from Research into Apocalypticism?
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?
and Nature 13. pp. 123-129.
Journal 39(3/4). pp. 201-203.
enough to read a sacred text. One must inculcate some of its wisdom and promises. Dreams without
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
concepts and proudly claimed them to be thoroughly Jewish.
behind his arrest and death. Yet, the movement he started eventually reshaped the world in which
we all live. For many, Christians and Jews, this episode is the pinnacle of horrors, before 70, in
Just as the foregoing words were pondered, and perhaps written, conceivably before his
Are the Apocalypses the Dream Literature of Antiquity?
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?
enough to read a sacred text. One must inculcate some of its wisdom and promises. Dreams without
15. Barkay, G. (1990). A Bowl with the Hebrew Inscription שדק. Israel Exploration Journal
we all live. For many, Christians and Jews, this episode is the pinnacle of horrors, before 70, in

foundations are illusionary. We need to regain the perception that divinely inspired hopes are
the Land of Israel.
crucifixion, Jesus’ followers reported that he promised the appearance of the Spirit of Truth: “But
Journal 39(3/4). pp. 201-203.
Do we Become Present when We Imagine a Place Phenomenologically?
37. Barkay, G. (2000). What's an Egyptian Temple Doing in Jerusalem? Biblical Archaeology
foundations are illusionary. We need to regain the perception that divinely inspired hopes are
Do we Become Present when We Imagine a Place Phenomenologically?
Just as the foregoin
the Land of Israel.
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.
15. Barkay, G. (1990). A Bowl with the Hebrew Inscription שדק. Israel Exploration Journal For he will

How May we Perceive a New Creation?

reliable. Realistic apocalyptic imaginations can arise out of the worst calamities; for example, after
How May we Perceive a New Creation?
Review 26(3). pp. 48-57.
crucifixion, Jesus’ followers reported that he promised the appearance of the Spirit of Truth: “But
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
A little more than three decades after Jesus’ crucifixion in 30 or 33 CE, John of Gischala (which
40(2/3). pp. 124-129.
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?
the burning of the Temple in Jerusalem, Jews crafted the masterpieces now labeled Fourth Ezra
when that one comes, (namely) the Spirit of Truth, he will guide you in all the truth. For he will
A little more than three decades after Jesus’ crucifixion in 30 or 33 CE, John of Gischala (which
Is the Morality in the Apocalypses Focused Only on This Earth?
38. Bautch, R., Coblentz Bautch, K., Barkay, G., Guise Sheridan, S. (2000). "The Vessels of
Israel Exploration Journal 41(4). pp. 239-241.
and many other apocalypses, including the Jewish sections in Revelation. We must follow the
things that are coming” (ὅταν δὲ ἔλθῃ ἐκεῖνος, τὸ πνεῦμα τῆς ἀληθείας, ὁδηγήσει
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
What Significant Advances Have Been Made in the Study of Ancient Apocalypses?
not speak from his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will disclose the
is Gush Halav; Ἰωάννης ἀπὸ Γισχάλων) representing Galilee, and Simon bar Giori (א ָרוֹיִּג רַּב ןוֹעְמ ִּש)
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?
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

wisdom of the ancients. Blessings are not reserved only for good times. They can be experienced
things that are coming” (ὅταν δὲ ἔλθῃ
Israel Exploration Journal 41(4). pp. 239-241. ἐκεῖνος, τὸ πνεῦμα τῆς ἀληθείας, ὁδηγήσει ὑμᾶς ἐν τῇ
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
17. Barkay, G. (1991). Jerusalem: De David a la Destruction du Temple de Salomon. Les
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
What do I think are the most important insights we may obtain from exploring apocalypticism and
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39. Barkay, G. & Im, M. (2001). Egyptian Influence on the Painted Human Figures from
See now Motti Aviam, “Yodfat: Uncovering a Jewish City in the Galilee from the Second Temple Period and the
As usual, I reserve the right to make corrections to my edition or change capitalizations. The collection was
18. Barkay, G. (1992). The World's Oldest Poorbox. Biblical Archaeology Review 18(6). pp.
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 ה ָ֔שָׂע ר ֶ֣שֲא־לָכּ־תֶא ֙םיִּהלֱֹא א ְרַָּ֤יַּו). All early Jews and Christians knew that God
“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

ָ ָָ֔
Dossiers de l'Archeologie 165-166. pp. 32-45.
the apocalyptic literature of Early Judaism and the origins of Christianity? Which ones are
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Time of the Great Revolt,” Qadmoniot 32 (January 1999) 92-101 [in Hebrew]. Aviam, “The Archaeological
As usual, I reserve
Time of the Great Revolt,” Qadmoniot 32 (January 1999) 92-101 [in Hebrew]. Aviam, “The Archaeological
Kuntillet 'Ajrud. Tel Aviv 28,2. pp. 288-300
published before 1985. the right to make corrections to my edition or change capitalizations. The collection was
48-50.
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
especially worth sharing? I shall start with one that is depressing and proceed to the ones that are
18. Barkay, G. (1992). The World's Oldest Poorbox. Biblical Archaeology Review 18(6). pp.
Illumination of Josephus’ Narrative of the Battles at Yodefat and Gamla,” Making History: Josephus and Historical
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
13 published before 1985.
40. Barkay, G., Fantalkin, A., & Tal, O. (2002). A Late Iron Age Fortress North of Jerusalem.
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.
Method (Leiden: Brill, 2007). Among the plethora of publications on archaeology in Jerusalem, I am impressed with
that in the end his rule will triumph.
promising. Let us hope we may learn from each of them.
that in the end his rule will triumph.
13
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.
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
Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research 328. pp. 49-72.
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

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
19. Barkay, G. (1992). "The Prancing Horse". Tel Aviv 19,1. pp. 124-129.
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.).
Essays (Oxford: OUP, 2012). I confess that many archaeological books are too quickly dated by unexpected
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
Berkuz, Amy-Jill Levine, Roland de Vaux. Benoit. Callaway, Ernest Wright, Dan Harrington, and John Strugnell in
20. Barkay, G. (1992). The Priestly Benediction on Silver Plaques from Ketef Hinnom in
discoveries, and that Motti and Jerry were close friends and interlocutors for decades.
Jewish Quarter Excavations in the Old City of Jerusalem: V. 2. The Finds from Areas A,
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 and with George MacRae in Rome. The respect I received from so many around the world helped me to
9
Note the medial kaph in final position; it is an indication that the source of the manuscript dates before the

Jerusalem. Tel Aviv 19,2. pp. 139-192.
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

9
Oriental Research 290/291. pp. 109-114.
Note the medial kaph in final position; it is an indication that the source of the manuscript dates before the
6
have sufficient energy to edit the OTP and the DSS.
Simcha Jacobovici and Sean Kinglsey, Enslaved: The Sunken History of the Transatlantic Slave Trade (New York,
introduction of final forms.
15
21. Barkay, G. (1993). A Bulla of Ishmael, the King's Son. Bulletin of the American Schools of
have sufficient energy to edit the OTP and the DSS.
Phénoménologie de la perception was published in 1945 by Éditions Gallimard. In 1962, an English translation by
University of Jerusalem. pp. 50-62.
6
14
15
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,
introduction of final forms.
10
London: Pegasus Books, 2022) esp. pp. 3-15.
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
I am pleased to note the early reference to Aliyah (erit terra alia) which is the term used by Jews (especially
Colin Smith was published by Routledge & Kegan Paul. In 2013, Routledge published an English translation by
Oriental Research 290/291. pp. 109-114.
10
7
London: Pegasus Books, 2022) esp. pp. 3-15.
42. Barkay, G., Lundberg, M., Vaughn, A., Zuckerman, B., & Zuckerman, K. (2003). The
Samaritans informed me on Mount Gerizim that they never had a temple and that their sacrifices have always been
Ibid., pp. xv, 3.
B.C.E. Indeed Mark the End of the Iron Age Culture?. in: Biran, A. & Aviram, J. (Eds.).
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
Zionists) who return from the Diaspora to the geographical Land of Israel, the Holy Land. On the roads in Israel, I
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
22. Barkay, G. (1993). The Redefining of Archaeological Periods: Does the Date 588/586
7
often see “Aliyah” which means you are going up. Metaphorically one goes up to the Holy City, Jerusalem.
Phenomenological Research 30 (1970) 609-13.
in pits dug into the ground. If so, John Hyrcanus most likely destroyed buildings in the area.
Ibid., pp. xv, 3.
Challenges of Ketef Hinnom. Near Eastern Archaeology 66(4). pp. 162-171. ‘Word,’” Philosophy and
Donald Landes. See Charlesworth, “Merleau-Ponty’s Phenomenological Description of
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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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)
centuries (from approximately 200 BCE to 300 CE). Why do we not learn from these events that
speculated: It is impossible to imagine the height to which science may be carried in the future.
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How is it conceivable that our collective consciousness fails to learn from horrific mistakes? Why
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
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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 ָ
Herod had only good intentions; the horrifying carnage of the Zealots and Sicari before 70; and
Do We Learn from Our Mistakes?
Qumran Scrolls, and the Pseudepigrapha. Now, I wish to applaud all my colleagues who devote
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
How is it conceivable that our collective consciousness fails to learn from horrific mistakes? Why
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.
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do we humans constantly repeat colossal mistakes and do not learn from too common and
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repetitive errors? Why do we not make the world better for our descendants? Are we bequeathing
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
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
to them what our ancestors gifted us, specifically treasures and the wisdom found in the sacra
the b Talmud, Shabbat 31a; cf. also the Diatessaron and Liber Graduum) and mirrored in Jesus’
focused on apocalyptic thought and action in Early Judaism and earliest Christianity? Before
in Heaven’s Gate in 1997.
Aided in Reconstructing the Floor Patterns Used on the Temple Mount. Mendel-
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scriptura which includes all inspired books? Recall the well-known maxim found in the Syriac
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 51. Ba 51. Barkay, G. (2006). Royal Palace, Royal Portrait?: The Tantalizing Possibilities of Ramat City. No Temple is described; perhaps the author is prophesying that no one will need to seek to
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The Hope Supplied by Insightful Apocalypses movements and actions. We have visions of near-perfect human societies like Thomas More’s Raḥel. Raḥel. Biblical Archaeology Review 32(5). pp. 34-44. reach God in heaven. God will dwell among the faithful as he had in the very beginnings and all
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humans will relax with him in a pleasant abode.
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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 Land, Land, Vol. 5. Supplementary Volume by E. Stern. Israel Exploration Journal 59(2). pp. Conference on New Studies in Temple Mount Research, Jerusalem, May 18th, 2022.
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
hungry, and lost. And the future would be assured and full only of blessings. If that continues to

248-251. [SyrMen 250-51; Baarda in OTP 2.599]
that mirrored reality], and the annihilation of Early Jews from 30 to 70 and again in 132-135 in
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ancient Palestine. Apocalypses spring out of the hearts of Jews and Christians who could not accept Unfortunately, the ancient authors also produced apocalypses that are dystopias (δυσ, “bad,” pp. 23- that to continue some errors will now doom life on earth. Are we humans rapidly moving to leave Thanks to the preservation of the literature in the biblical documents, among the Dead Sea Scrolls,
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).
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
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and the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old and New Testaments (as well as some so-called
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That comfort is especially true when fears, disappointments, wars, inexplicable hardships, or self- unthinkable future was imagined by the author of 2 Enoch in Recension J: behind only charred landscapes, waste, and bones like those from dinosaurs? in one of the heavens. In the Essene Thanksgiving Hymns, the Righteous Teacher imagines God is
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how miserable for me is my incapacity and that of my ancestors! And I thought in my heart
imagined harmony in the blessed heaven. From the beginnings of our culture, the apocalyptists
and sacra scriptura?
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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

Robert Deutsch. Jerusalem. Pp 17-50.
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mountain” (י ִּּ֑שְדָק רַּ֣ה־לָכ
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Archa mountain” (י ִּּ֑שְדָק רַּ֣ה־לָכ ְב). Recall Isaiah 11:6-9: 17). . 162-167
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Press, 1980) pp. 135-51.

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manuscripts of this pseudepigraphon. See Geller’s “2 (Slavonic Apocalypse of) Enoch: Text and Context,” in Beyond
the Bible (Leiden: Brill, 2010). Professor Geller sent me a prepublication copy. The earliest text for 2 Enoch dates to 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
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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 61. Sn 61. Snyder, F., Barkay, G., & Dvira, Z. (2016). What the Temple Mount Floor Looked Like.
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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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