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Hello, The following event may be of interest to you: Member-Only Seminar: Archaeology and the History and Religion of Ancient Israel Wednesday, March 5, 2008 The Institute presents a special four-day seminar, "Archaeology and the History and Religion of Ancient Israel," for current IAT members. Copresented by the Biblical Archaeology Society, the Institute is pleased to welcome William Dever, world-renowned archaeologist and author of Who Were the Early Israelites and Where Did They Come From?, to the Bard campus for this free member seminar.(*No reservations are necessary for the lectures by Professor Dever, however reservations are requested for attendance at the Lenten luncheon lecture series with Professor Chilton.) Seminar Schedule: Wednesday, March 5 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. An Orientation to "Biblical Archaeology": History, Aims and Methods *12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Lenten lecture and lunch with Bruce Chilton, multipurpose room) 2:00 -3:15 p.m. Patriarchs and Matriarchs: History or Fiction? Thursday, March 6 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. Who Were the Early Israelites and Where Did They Come From? 2:00 -3:15 p.m. The Rise of the Israelite State: The "United Monarchy" Wednesday, March 12 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. Religion and Cult: One God or Many? *12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Lenten lecture and lunch with Bruce Chilton, multipurpose room) 2:00 -3:15 p.m. Everyday Life in Biblical Times Thursday, March 13 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. Israel's Neighbor's in the Light of Recent Archaeological Research 2:00 -3:15 p.m. The Assyrian and Babylonian Destructions: The End of the Beginning? Location: Campus Center, Weis Cinema Sponsor: Institute of Advanced Theology Phone: 845-758-7279 Website: http://inside.bard.edu/~darrow/files/IATNewsletter/DeverSeminar.htm If you would like to see more events please visit the following URL: http://www.bard.edu/iat/events.php