Since the first issue of Biblical Archaeology Review was published 50 years ago, the landscape of biblical archaeology—both literal and figurative—has expanded in remarkable ways. From the ever-broadening conception of “biblical lands” to increasingly expansive ideas about who participates in the archaeological process, Erin Darby’s article “Forging Ahead: Biblical Archaeology’s Expanding Frontier,” which appears in the Fall 2025 issue of BAR, explores how such developments help to foster a dynamic and sustainable future for the field.This essay summarizes the BAR article. The latter is behind a subscription wall.[...]
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