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The Dead Sea Scrolls: Discovery and Meaning e-book takes a look at the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls and explores how they relate to the Bible, Christianity and Judaism.

The Biblical Archaeology Society offers a video series of interviews with leading Dead Sea Scrolls scholars hosted by BAR editor, Hershel Shanks. The Dead Sea Scrolls are further explored by various experts.

The Biblical Archaeology Society is excited to announce the 14th Annual Bible & Archaeology Fest to be held in San Francisco this November. As a highlight, Leonard Greenspoon will lead a lecture marking the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible.

November 8th Fundraiser to be held at the Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, VA.

Gospel Jazz Artist To Introduce New Songs At Legendary Venue

Julius Sentongo is pleased to announce his book, Survival of the American People. Sentongo shows in his new book, that God is actually waiting for the American People to invite him back to their hearts and into the public places so he can help.

The Biblical Archaeology Society announces its list of various archaeological excavations for the 2012 season, which include locations in Israel, Spain and more.

The January/February 2012 issue of the Biblical Archaeology Review is the “Find A Dig” issue which lists the various archaeological excavations taking place in the Holy Land.

The Dead Sea Scrolls: Discovery and Meaning e-book takes a look at the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls and explores how they relate to the Bible, Christianity and Judaism.

The Biblical Archaeology Society offers a video series of interviews with leading Dead Sea Scrolls scholars hosted by BAR editor, Hershel Shanks. The Dead Sea Scrolls are further explored by various experts.

The Biblical Archaeology Society is excited to announce the 14th Annual Bible & Archaeology Fest to be held in San Francisco this November. As a highlight, Leonard Greenspoon will lead a lecture marking the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible.

Catholic U has issued a statement expressing regret over a complaint, now being formally investigated, charging that it unlawfully refused to permit Muslim students to form a student association like the Jewish one which already exists on campus.

Fox News reports that: "The Washington, D.C. Office of Human Rights confirmed that it is investigating allegations that Catholic University violated the human rights of Muslim students by not allowing them to form a Muslim student group"

The President of Catholic University must respond in writing today [11/27] to charges that he and CUA illegally discriminated on the basis of both religion and sex, and possibly lied about the reason for the former -- Office of Human Rights

November 8th Fundraiser to be held at the Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, VA.

The Biblical Archaeology Society has released a new DVD study course by James Charlesworth which explores topics falling within the history of Early Christianity to its position in the Roman Empire in the fourth century.

The President of Catholic University, John Garvey, has been directed to respond to new charges of illegal discrimination at his university -- against both Muslims and women -- and to do so in writing by next Thursday

From ossuaries and vultures, to copper mines in southern Jordan, to a Hellenistic sculpture uncovered near the Sea of Galilee and on to antiquity forgery trials; the Nov/Dec 2011 Biblical Archaeology Review is now out.

In the wake of the first criminal indictment of a Catholic Bishop, Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, has been charged with violations of the Human Rights Act for allegedly discriminating against Muslims and women at Catholic U

Continuing it's tradition of pioneering global media convergence, Washington Bangla Radio USA will present a LIVE online Kolkata Kali Puja global webcast directly from Balaka Sports Club, BD Block, Salt Lake, Calcutta Shyama Puja Pandal for NRIs.

With the Dead Sea Scrolls recently being digitalized and able to be viewed online, the Biblical Archaeology Society (BAS) is providing access to resources which allow visitors to further explore what they mean and why they matter.

"Benchslapping" has been turned around in a scathing piece in the New York Times in which Justice "Nino Scalia" is castigated for "poking his nose in a local legal wrangle" involving Catholic U's sex-segregated dorms which might come before him.

Justice Antonin Scalia, in what the ABA JOURNAL said was a reference to a legal action against Catholic U's new sex-segregated dormitory policy, called the suit by a GWU law prof a "politically correct insistence upon suppression of moral judgment"

Catholic U President John Garvey faces charges of illegal sex discrimination in a proceeding at the Office of Human Rights on Thursday, and his answers may determine whether the Archbishops of Washington and Detroit will face similar sex charges.

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At that time, Garvey will be asked to explain why requiring students to live in sex-segregated dormitories does not constitute illegal sex discrimination under a statute which permits discrimination only when it is absolutely necessary.

Muslim women offended by the fact that the 30Mosques team was allowed to intrusively enter their 'prayer sanctuary' should realize that the responsibility for any alleged harm falls squarely on the heads the masjid's administration.

Professor Francesco D’Andria has discovered the tomb of one of the twelve apostles; St. Philip and discusses this find in the current issue of the Biblical Archaeology Review. This article explores the history of the saint and more.

The same law professor who has filed a sex discrimination complaint over Catholic University's move to all sex-segregated dorms just scored a major victory when Congress acquiesced by providing a female restroom adjacent to the House floor

Although Catholic U says it was mandating sex-segregated dorms to reduce "hooking up," a very recent study calls the evidence "anecdotal," and explains how Catholic institutions themselves are a major cause of hooking up, notes complaint's author

Although it has been weeks since Catholic University was put on notice that its plan to move to sex-segregated dormitories appeared to constitute sex discrimination, CU has just said that it moving ahead with its plans while it studies the complaint

Although served with a formal legal complaint charging illegal sex discrimination by forcing all on-campus students to reside in sex-segregated dorms, CU has refused repeated requests from the media to justify their legal position

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Catholic University's President John Garvey has been served with a notarized formal legal complaint charging that his plan to segregate all of CU's dormitories on the basis of gender constitutes illegal sex discrimination under the Human Rights Act

The Biblical Archaeology Society publishes a free e-book in honor of Frank Moore Cross’ 90th birthday. Cross is a famous Biblical and archaeological scholar who has been interviewed by Hershel Shanks numerous times in regard to Biblical history.

Although Catholic U has refused to explain why its plan to require students to live in sex-segregated dormitories doesn't violate the law, claiming that it hadn't received any legal papers, a postal receipt shows service on Wednesday - SUMMARY OF LAW

Christian modeling group preps for annual fashion event

President Obama to entertain a man that mutilated his wife and embezzled over $2 billion

Before heading to the Rafah border, American Activist, Aishah Schwartz attended Friday morning prayers at Cairo's Masjid Al-Noor, where worshipers waved Palestinian flags in setting the tone for May 15 Nakba Day celebrations.

Award-winning Mosaic Harmony choir will hold its spring concerts this year at Dumbarton United Methodist Church in D.C., Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax in Oakton and Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria

In Addition To Release New Single, "Specialty" From New Release, Urban Contemporary Gospel Artist, TolumiDE, Attends Juno Awards; Set To Minister At D.C. Megachurch

Chaplains consider it a sacred duty to support people when they are in turmoil as well as when they are doing well,” said Capt. Guy Lee, Naval District Washington’s Chaplain. “Chaplains take care of the Navy's most important asset- its people."

The recently released Passover and Easter issue of the Biblical Archaeology Review has a focus on the Holy Christ. BAR covers many topics this issue; revolt coins minted on the Temple Mount, Solomon's Temple and much more.

Now is the time to exercise patience in allowing Egypt to recover, and a new government to transition, charting a course toward renewed strength and stability.

Each day from January 25, I have awakened with a mixed sense of anticipation and fear; never knowing for sure what might have transpired from the last time I tuned-in to watch the news; which has caught me by both surprise and horror time and again.

Announcing the posthumous publication of “In Search of Herod’s Tomb,” by Ehud Netzer in the January/February issue of the Biblical Archaeology Review.

Announcing the January/February 2011 Biblical Archaeology Review, the dig issue! Find volunteer archaeological opportunities throughout the Israel, Jordan and more.

Attack occurs prior to first major online conference designed to encourage prosecution of obscene hardcore adult pornography

Only 500 yards from the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ, for the past 20 years, Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem, has not turned any mother or baby away because “there is no room.” The Hospital is known as "The Birthplace of Hope."

The current issue of the Biblical Archaeology Review (BAR) explores many questions about historic Jesus through an interview with Jesus scholar, Sean Freyne of Trinity College Dublin.

Recent expert handwriting analysis has concluded that the document known as “Secret Mark” and found by Morton Smith over 50 years ago is indeed not a forgery!

Renowned feminist Biblical scholar Phyllis Trible reviews Michael Coogan’s new book, God and Sex: What the Bible Really Says in the latest issue of the Biblical Archaeology Review.

Doctors deliver historic 50,000th baby at Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem.

“Lose to Win” Campaign to Build School in Southern Sudan