Leen Ritmeyer has just released a digital version of “Jerusalem in the time of Christ,” a CD with 85 images (cost with shipping is £18).

Some Muslims are upset that Israel would dare build an elevator in the Jewish Quarter to allow handicapped access to the Western Wall. 

Start making plans now for excavating next year at Tel Burna in the Shephelah.  If you prefer to avoid the heat, you might opt for the spring session.

G. M. Grena is recommending an old film that shows the step-by-step process of traditional pottery-making.

Jesus.org is a new website that provides all kinds of information about the Savior of the world.  I was particularly impressed to see an entire section of the site featuring articles from the best teacher I’ve ever known.  Doug Bookman has 40 articles in the “Harmony of the Gospels – Life of Jesus” section.