Biblical Archaeology Review
Biblical Archaeology Society · United States · Est. 1975
Aims & Scope
Biblical Archaeology Review is a one-of-a-kind archaeology magazine that acts as a bridge between the academic study of archaeology and a broad general audience eager to understand the world of the Bible better. Covering both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament since its beginning in 1975, BAR is the leading nonsectarian forum for the discussion of Biblical archaeology. Articles by top scholars are written for the layperson, and archaeological news, trivia, and games ensure that even the most serious scholars enjoy reading the latest issue of BAR.
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Frequently asked questions about Biblical Archaeology Review
Is Biblical Archaeology Review a predatory journal?
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What is the impact factor of Biblical Archaeology Review?
Biblical Archaeology Review is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.126.
Is Biblical Archaeology Review indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Biblical Archaeology Review is indexed in Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of Biblical Archaeology Review?
Biblical Archaeology Review is a one-of-a-kind archaeology magazine that acts as a bridge between the academic study of archaeology and a broad general audience eager to understand the world of the Bible better. Covering both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament since its beginning in 1975, BAR is the leading nonsectarian forum for the discussion of Biblical archaeology. Articles by top scholars are written for the layperson, and archaeological news, trivia, and games ensure that even the most serious scholars enjoy reading the latest issue of BAR.
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