The “Northern Philistines” are the featured subject of the current issue of Near Eastern Archaeology.
The issue is not online, but Aren Maeir, expert on “Southern Philistines,” offers some reflections on the new discoveries.
The Bible and Interpretation has posted Gordon J. Hamilton’s essay, “From the Seal of a Seer to an Inscribed Game Board: A Catalog of Eleven Early Alphabetic Inscriptions Recently Discovered in Egypt and Palestine.” Among the inscriptions he surveys are the Tel Zayit Stone, Beth-Shemesh Game Board, and Qeiyafa Ostracon.
Aren Maeir explains why he believes Hamilton’s reading of the Safi inscription is not correct.
A new blog that will be of interest to many readers here is Christian World Traveler.
The Book & the Spade 2011 Archaeological Study Tour is now taking sign-ups. If you’ve been looking for a trip that “does more” and costs less, take a look at the itinerary posted here.
