BAS Library contains the publications of the Biblical Archaeology Society. It includes magazines, books, video lectures, and the New Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations in the Holy Land. The collection covers ancient Israel and other lands and peoples portrayed in the books of the Bible. Studies and reports illuminate the use of archaeological methods to assess the historicity of scripture, and all Biblical references are linked to the scriptural texts. The material in this collection is scholarly but approachable, with many illustrations, maps, and photographs.