THE BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY has announced this year's publication awards:

The Biblical Archaeology Society 2009 Publication Awards

The 2009 Biblical Archaeology Society Publication Awards recognize the best books published in 2007 and 2008. The biennial BAS Publication Awards for books about archaeology and the Bible have been presented since 1985. These prestigious awards are made possible by a grant from the Leopold and Clara M. Fellner Charitable Foundation, through its trustee Frederick L. Simmons. Winning authors receive an award of $1,000.00 and an honorary certificate. BAS congratulates the recipients of the 2009 Publication Awards and extends heartfelt thanks to the panel of judges.