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Author: Josef Mario Briffa SJ

Jesuit priest and archaeologist. Assoc. Prof. at Pontifical Biblical Institute (Rome / Jerusalem). Scout leader and chaplain.
Jul 4, 2013Aug 10, 2018 Josef Mario Briffa SJ

Ask the right questions. [Dealing with archives – II]

Jul 13, 2012Aug 10, 2018 Josef Mario Briffa SJ

So, are Malta’s megalithic temples Phoenician? [Dealing with archives – I]

Jun 13, 2012Jun 13, 2012 Josef Mario Briffa SJ

Working with museums

Jun 12, 2012Mar 15, 2025 Josef Mario Briffa SJ

The Papers of Fr Magri

Jun 11, 2012Sep 22, 2017 Josef Mario Briffa SJ

Ok. Perhaps I should move to the blogsphere …

Oct 31, 2011Oct 30, 2025 Josef Mario Briffa SJ

Reclaiming Halloween

Mar 20, 2009Mar 15, 2025 Josef Mario Briffa SJ

Ruins of a Megalithic Temple at Xeuchia

Apr 2, 2007Mar 15, 2025 Josef Mario Briffa SJ

P. Manwel Magri SJ fuq Meander (video)

Mar 29, 2007Mar 15, 2025 Josef Mario Briffa SJ

Fr E. Magri SJ (1907-2007). Centenary exhibition.

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