Our Next Meeting: TBA (to be announced)

Our thanks to Jodi Magness for her presentation, More than Just Mosaics: The Ancient Synagogue at Huqoq in Israel's Galilee, at Upper House on October 23, 2021.

Since 2011, Professor Jodi Magness has been directing excavations in the ancient village of Huqoq in Israel's Galilee. The excavations have brought to light the remains of a monumental Late Roman (fifth century) synagogue building paved with stunning and unique mosaics, including biblical scenes and the first non-biblical story ever discovered decorating an ancient synagogue.  In this slide-illustrated lecture, Professor Magness described these exciting finds, including the discoveries made in the last season. For more information visit www.huqoq.org.

Professor Magness holds a senior endowed chair in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: the Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism. She received her B.A. in Archaeology and History from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1977), and her Ph.D. in Classical Archaeology from the University of Pennsylvania (1989). She is past President of the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) (Jan. 2017-Jan. 2020).

The Madison Biblical Archaeology Society is pleased to be able to have once again partnered with Upper House, to invite Madison-area residents to a lecture in honor of International Archaeology Day.

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For information on MBAS or to join the email list to be notified of future MBAS events, contact MBAS secretary Gordon Govier.

MBAS has been active in Madison for a half-century. Professor Menahem Mansoor began MBAS in 1967, out of a desire to offer the public an opportunity to learn more about the development and significance of Biblical Archaeology. The Purpose of MBAS is to promote the knowledge of, and an interest in, Biblical Archaeology in the Madison area and throughout the state of Wisconsin.

Activities include lectures, field trips, and movies. MBAS also encourages its members to volunteer at archaeological excavations in Israel and adjacent countries. Members of the Society have participated in excavations in Israel and Jordan since 1976. MBAS membership is open to anyone who is interested in Biblical Archaeology. MBAS is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, and contributions are tax deductible.

To find out about recent topics and guest lecturers, check the 1997-2020 MBAS MEETINGS ARCHIVE. For further information on MBAS activities or to contact MBAS, contact MBAS secretary Gordon Govier.

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