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September 2023
Vol. 11, No. 9
“Sin”: The Hidden History
By David Konstan
Was “sin” in antiquity the same as our concept today? And was it something peculiar to Abrahamic religions? David Konstan digs into the texts to find out. Read More
The Harsh Life of Diplomatic Messengers in Egypt in the Late Bronze Age
By Mohy-Eldin E. Abo-Eleaz
Diplomatic messengers in the Late Bronze Age had to endure numerous difficulties to accomplish their missions. But from the surviving correspondence, it seems that Egypt may have been the most hazardous posting of all. Read More
Horvat Midras (Israel): A Window into Socio-Religious Change in Rural Roman Palestine
By Orit Peleg-Barkat and Gregg E. Gardner
The rural areas of the Southern Levant are traditionally understudied by archaeologists, but recent excavations at Horvat Midras offer fresh insights into the changing ethnic and religious character of this complex region. Read More
Maritime Viewscapes and the Material Religion of Levantine Seafarers
By Aaron Brody
Travel was a liminal experience for Levantine seafarers as they left behind the safety of land and existed in a state of in-betweenness on the water. What kind of religious practices did they develop to cope with the uncertainties of life at sea? Read More
