Woodland Museum of Biblical Archaeology
Museum News
June, 2013
Woodland Museum of Biblical Archaeology
240 N. West Street
Woodland, CA 95695
Phone: 530-662-2773
The Story Of A Stone
Last year our museum received a burial stone with inscription that was first thought to be related to our ossuary from Jerusalem we had acquired at the same time. Research proved it was not related at all and was actually from the Byzantine Period community of Zoar located southeast of the Dead Sea in the vicinity of a site today known as Lot's Cave. Dr. Steven Fine of Yeshiva University in New York had written an article on these burial stones in Biblical Archaeology Review magazine so I contacted him to possibly translate the stone. The translation became a classroom project at the University and last week we received the translation of the stone. The translation of the 7 lines follows:
Rest the soul of Sa'adah the daughter of
Pi[nchas], who died on the 11th day
in the month of .........year, in the
third year, of the 6th Sabbatical cycle, (360)
years since the destruction
of the Temple. She will rest in
her grave. Peace.
The date of the stone would be 360 years from the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in AD 70, or 429/430 AD.
Since the stone is very significant to those who study the Talmud, we will be donating the stone to the Yeshiva University Museum and Dr. Fine will be coming to Woodland in November to receive it. While here, he will be our banquet speaker and will offer another lecture the day following the banquet. This year the banquet will be Tuesday, November 5th, at 6 PM, and will be a very special event. Mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Mission Statement
The primary reasons for beginning and maintaining the Woodland Museum of Biblical Archaeology are:
1.
To preserve and display antiquities from the land of the Bible.
2.
To promote the understanding and teaching of Biblical History.
3.
To demonstrate the historical and geographical authenticity of the Bible.
4.
To create a learning environment for understanding God's redemption of the world through Jesus Christ.
Website
We have designed a new website that is more attractive and easier to navigate. If you haven't visited the museum website, please do so soon. The web address is:
www.wufmuseum.org
God's Provision
There is no charge for visiting our Museum. However, to operate, maintain, and improve the museum, we rely on donations. Donations are tax deductable and can be made anytime, either at the museum or by mailing a check to:
Woodland Museum of Biblical Archaeology
c/o Woodland United Fellowship
240 N. West St.
Woodland, CA 95695
Please make sure that checks are made to WUF and put "museum" in the memo space.
For your convenience, you can also make donations through our website and your PayPal account.
God Bless,
Dr. Carl Morgan
Museum Visitors
Our Museum received over 105 visitors during the month of May. We are excited about the increased interest in our Museum. The Museum is open to the public only on Saturdays from 1-5 PM. Visits at other times can be arranged by calling for an appointment and we will be glad to accommodate you. Group visits are by appointment only (you must arrange a time in advance for a group tour). Please contact our office at 530-662-2773 to make a reservation.
Dig at Tall el-Hammam
The deadline for registration to receive a lower rate for next season's dig expired on May 1st. However, I have communicated with Dr. Collins and anyone reading this newsletter and registers in the next 10 days (by June 14th) will be eligible for the reduced rate. This is a significant savings of $350. You can go to
www.shop.tsu-edu.us
A Profitable Yard Sale
Many of you contributed items to our yard sale on June 1st that supported the dig at Tall el-Hammam. The total received was close to $1300. This will help replace many items that are starting wear out such as wheel barrows and sifters. We also need more trowels, dust pans, etc. Thank you!