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16: Nehemiah Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco Aug 2026

16: Nehemiah Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco

The Clear Word Manuscript

This handwritten manuscript of Nehemiah is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.


15: Ezra Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco Aug 2026

15: Ezra Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco

The Clear Word Manuscript

This handwritten manuscript of Ezra is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.


14: Ii Chronicles Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco Aug 2026

14: Ii Chronicles Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco

The Clear Word Manuscript

This handwritten manuscript of II Chronicles is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.


13: I Chronicles Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco Aug 2026

13: I Chronicles Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco

The Clear Word Manuscript

This handwritten manuscript of I Chronicles is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.


12: Ii Kings Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco Aug 2026

12: Ii Kings Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco

The Clear Word Manuscript

This handwritten manuscript of II Kings is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.


11: I Kings Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco Aug 2026

11: I Kings Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco

The Clear Word Manuscript

This handwritten manuscript of I Kings is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.


10: Ii Samuel Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco Aug 2026

10: Ii Samuel Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco

The Clear Word Manuscript

This handwritten manuscript of II Samuel is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.


09: I Samuel Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco Aug 2026

09: I Samuel Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco

The Clear Word Manuscript

This handwritten manuscript of I Samuel is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.


08: Ruth Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco Aug 2026

08: Ruth Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco

The Clear Word Manuscript

This handwritten manuscript of Ruth is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.


07: Judges Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco Aug 2026

07: Judges Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco

The Clear Word Manuscript

This handwritten manuscript of Judges is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.


05: Deuteronomy Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco Aug 2026

05: Deuteronomy Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco

The Clear Word Manuscript

This handwritten manuscript of Deuteronomy is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.


06: Joshua Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco Aug 2026

06: Joshua Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco

The Clear Word Manuscript

This handwritten manuscript of Joshua is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.


04: Numbers Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco Aug 2026

04: Numbers Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco

The Clear Word Manuscript

This handwritten manuscript of Numbers is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.


03: Leviticus Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco Aug 2026

03: Leviticus Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco

The Clear Word Manuscript

This handwritten manuscript of Leviticus is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.


02: Exodus Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco Aug 2026

02: Exodus Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco

The Clear Word Manuscript

This handwritten manuscript of Exodus is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.


01: Genesis Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco Aug 2026

01: Genesis Manuscript, Jack J. Blanco

The Clear Word Manuscript

This handwritten manuscript of Genesis is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.


My God Is My Mercy: A Philological And Exegetical Study Of The Use Of Hesed In The Old Testament And Its Echoes In The New Testament, Sister Mary Agatha Hester, O.P. Aug 2026

My God Is My Mercy: A Philological And Exegetical Study Of The Use Of Hesed In The Old Testament And Its Echoes In The New Testament, Sister Mary Agatha Hester, O.P.

Theology Graduate Theses

One little word can have a mighty impact. This is the case with the Hebrew word hesed.  Having encountered hesed in Scripture scholarship, pursuit of its nature and nuance has become a quest that has resulted in this thesis. What follows is a philological and exegetical study of the meaning and use of hesed in the Old Testament, its intertextual echoes in the New Testament, and its implications for right living. First, the use of hesed is analyzed in the context of the Old Testament, focusing on Exodus 34:6-7, which serves as the exemplar text. Using the work of …


A Settlement From The Middle Ages And The Byzantine Period At Khirbat Ibreika (Hebrew, Pp. 37*–47*; English Summary, Pp. 199–200), Eli Yannai Jul 2026

A Settlement From The Middle Ages And The Byzantine Period At Khirbat Ibreika (Hebrew, Pp. 37*–47*; English Summary, Pp. 199–200), Eli Yannai

'Atiqot

Six excavation squares were opened, revealing three strata: Stratum I, from the days of the British Mandate; Stratum II, from the Middle Ages; and Stratum III, from the Byzantine period. Most of the finds indicate intensive plundering of masonry from Stratum II. Stratum III yielded part of a press bed of an oil press with a mosaic pavement. The pottery finds attest that the Byzantine settlement was established in the sixth century CE, and continued until the end of the Mamluk period, and probably up to modern times. A hand axe, typical of the Upper Acheulian period, was found in …


The Excavation At Khirbat El-Batiya (Triangulation Spot 819) (Hebrew, Pp. 21*–28*; English Summary, Pp. 197–198), Hanaa Abu ‘Uqsa Jul 2026

The Excavation At Khirbat El-Batiya (Triangulation Spot 819) (Hebrew, Pp. 21*–28*; English Summary, Pp. 197–198), Hanaa Abu ‘Uqsa

'Atiqot

The western part of a large building was exposed, dating to the end of the Byzantine period. Two main strata were observed (I, II). Stratum Ia included the remains of a dry-built building, constructed from finely dressed limestone blocks arranged in headers and stretchers. The floors were paved with stone slabs, and the walls were probably coated with plaster. The finds from this phase date to the fifth–sixth centuries CE. Stratum Ib represents slight modifications that were carried out in the building. In Stratum II the building continued to be used, mainly in the southern part. A jug and a …


The Glass Finds From Khirbat El-Batiya (Triangulation Spot 819) (Hebrew, Pp. 29*–36*; English Summary, Pp. 198–199), Yael Gorin-Rosen Jul 2026

The Glass Finds From Khirbat El-Batiya (Triangulation Spot 819) (Hebrew, Pp. 29*–36*; English Summary, Pp. 198–199), Yael Gorin-Rosen

'Atiqot

Fragments of gold-glass tiles were retrieved from the excavation, together with well-known vessel types from the late Byzantine–Early Islamic periods. It is the first time that gold-glass tiles were found in situ. The glass vessels include a beaker/bowl, wineglasses and a bottle, as well as an exceptional mold-blown cosmetic flask from medieval times. The gold-glass tiles were probably part of the decoration of the Stratum I building, which was connected with a monastery or a church.


Kisra (Hebrew, Pp. 9*–19*; English Summary, Pp. 196–197), Hanaa Abu ‘Uqsa Jul 2026

Kisra (Hebrew, Pp. 9*–19*; English Summary, Pp. 196–197), Hanaa Abu ‘Uqsa

'Atiqot

Two areas were excavated. In Area A, three strata were uncovered, from the Hellenistic, Byzantine and Crusader/Mamluk periods, alongside pottery from the Roman period. The Byzantine-period building housed an oil press installation, which was put out of use by a conflagration. In Area B, two strata were observed, from the Byzantine and Crusader/Mamluk periods.


Coins From Messillot (P. 93), Donald Ariel Jul 2026

Coins From Messillot (P. 93), Donald Ariel

'Atiqot

Fourteen coins were found in the excavation; all but one, which is gold, are copper. The coins appear to reflect occupation at the site in the fourth century CE and in the Umayyad period.


A Late Byzantine–Early Islamic-Period Farmhouse At Mesillot In The Bet She’An Valley (Pp. 181–192), Pinhas Porat Jul 2026

A Late Byzantine–Early Islamic-Period Farmhouse At Mesillot In The Bet She’An Valley (Pp. 181–192), Pinhas Porat

'Atiqot

Three strata (III–I) were identified during the excavation. The date of Stratum III is unknown. Stratum II, the main building phase at the site, probably dates to the late Byzantine period. A large, roughly square building was unearthed, comprising a large central courtyard surrounded by at least 16 rooms. It probably served as a farmhouse. Stratum I represents repairs and additions to the Stratum II building, possibly during the Early Islamic period. The finds from Strata II and I include pottery vessels, mostly domestic, iron objects, stone objects, a clay tile and coins. The latest coin dates from 739/740 CE …


Excavations At Khirbat Marmita (Pp. 139–178), Lilly Gershuny Jul 2026

Excavations At Khirbat Marmita (Pp. 139–178), Lilly Gershuny

'Atiqot

Three building complexes were uncovered at the site, as well as various installations that were quarried into bedrock. The buildings date from the first half of the first century BCE (Building 20/23), from the Hellenistic–Early Roman period (Building 84) and from the Herodian period (c. 30 to at least 67 CE; Building 104). Among the installations were five simple winepresses, typical of the Roman and Byzantine periods; a lever-and-weights oil press; cisterns with square or circular shafts; 33 cupmarks; caves; quarries; and a miqweh. The finds include pottery vessels, stone and basalt vases, glass vessels and metal artifacts. It seems …


The Coins From Khirbat Marmita (P. 179), Helena Sokolov Jul 2026

The Coins From Khirbat Marmita (P. 179), Helena Sokolov

'Atiqot

Five coins were found at Khirbat Marmita, all of bronze. Three of the coins date to the reigns of Antiochus VII, Alexander Jannaeus and Nero; one is from the second year of the Jewish Revolt; and one is from the fifth century CE.


An Iron Age Pottery Assemblage From Underground Chambers At Jatt (Tel Gat) (Hebrew, Pp. 1*–7*; English Summary, P. 195), Michael Cohen Jul 2026

An Iron Age Pottery Assemblage From Underground Chambers At Jatt (Tel Gat) (Hebrew, Pp. 1*–7*; English Summary, P. 195), Michael Cohen

'Atiqot

Pottery vessels dating to Iron Age II were recovered from four underground units. They belong to a single ceramic assemblage, comprising bowls, kraters, cooking pots, jars, a jug and a lamp, indicating that they originated in dwellings. The vessels are characteristic of the northern coastal plain, dating primarily to the second half of the tenth–beginning of the ninth centuries BCE. This small-scale excavation sheds light on this early phase of occupation at Tell Jatt. The purpose of the underground units was not determined.


Archaeozoological Finds From The Excavations West Of Tell Qasille (Pp. 135–137), Moshe Sade Jul 2026

Archaeozoological Finds From The Excavations West Of Tell Qasille (Pp. 135–137), Moshe Sade

'Atiqot

Animal bones were found inside four of the tombs dated to Middle Bronze Age II. Each tomb contained the remains of one sheep/goat, usually within vessels. It seems that the people at this site raised cattle. A large number of donkey bones were also found. Sea shells were also present, probably due to the proximity of the site to the Mediterranean shore. Many animal bones were found in the Hellenistic-period assemblage.


Petrographic Analysis Of Pottery From A Middle Bronze Age Ii Site West Of Tell Qasille (Pp. 129–131), Anat Cohen-Weinberger Jul 2026

Petrographic Analysis Of Pottery From A Middle Bronze Age Ii Site West Of Tell Qasille (Pp. 129–131), Anat Cohen-Weinberger

'Atiqot

In this study, 32 vessels were examined from the Middle Bronze Age II settlement, tombs and kilns to determine the nature of the raw materials. Most of the samples were related to the same petrographic group, the nature of which points to a coastal origin. The results of this study suggest a homogenous raw material for the examined assemblage.


Anthropological Remains From A Middle Bronze Age Ii Site West Of Tell Qasille (Pp. 133–134), Yossi Nagar Jul 2026

Anthropological Remains From A Middle Bronze Age Ii Site West Of Tell Qasille (Pp. 133–134), Yossi Nagar

'Atiqot

The human skeletal remains from the Middle Bronze Age II graves were fragmentary, in a poor state of preservation. At least 26 individuals were identified, including infants, children, sub-adults and adults of both sexes, indicating a normal civilian population.


A Middle Bronze Age Ii Site West Of Tell Qasille (Pp. 65–128), Raz Kletter Jul 2026

A Middle Bronze Age Ii Site West Of Tell Qasille (Pp. 65–128), Raz Kletter

'Atiqot

The site remains comprise a cemetery, two pottery kilns and a settlement dating to Middle Bronze Age II. Ten burials were excavated, all except one (T800) were rectangular pit-graves dug into kurkar sandstone. Each grave contained one to three individuals; T800, which was round, contained seven individuals in secondary deposition. The average grave assemblage comprised about ten pottery vessels, which were usually placed in a row next to one long side of the burial. The pottery kilns are almost identical in size, direction and structure. They are of the vertical type, with two main superimposed parts: a combustion chamber and …