Author's Note: All previous volumes of this series are here. The first 56 volumes are compiled into the book  "Bible Study For Those Who Don't Read The Bible." "Part Two," featuring volumes 57-113, was published in December 2022. Vol. 297: 

Thanks for joining us. The genesis of this study was Vol. 297: "Biblical Time Keeping – BC and AD Versus BCE and CE," published on December 7, 2025. Let's review these initials: The traditional BC means "Before Christ," paired with AD, meaning "Anno Domini"—Latin for "in the year of the Lord." Today, in the media, we more often see and hear BCE, meaning "Before the Common Era," and CE, short for "Common Era." I quickly discovered that readers held strong opinions about the growing use of nontraditional dating.

Given the topic's popularity, I sent my Bible study to Carlos Campo, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. In my message about biblical dating, I wrote that this must be an issue you "wrestle with all the time." Dr. Campo responded, "Oh, yes, it is." I then suggested a Bible study interview to discuss how the Museum handles biblical dating, given its many religious, historical, and cultural implications. I also invited him to review what is happening at the Museum this year.

So, here we are! For the record, this is my second Bible study interview with Dr. Campo. The first was Vol. 260 on March 23, 2025.

Myra Kahn Adams: Does Museum of the Bible have a policy about using BC/BCE and AD/CE dating in its exhibits? Have there been any specific exhibits or displays in the past or currently in which the Museum is contractually obligated to use BCE dating?

Carlos Campo: Thank you for asking this important question. The Museum does not have a policy, but our practice is to use the BC/AD paradigm unless specific contracts require otherwise. When the Museum opened, space was provided to some important global partners to highlight items of note. For example, a 5th-floor gallery was provided to the Israel Antiquities........

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