Originally published in Faith Wire The ancient ruins of a Christian refuge or early church dating as far back as the first centuries of the Roman Empire were recently discovered in Manbij, Syria. The area, which was formerly under ISIS control, managed to escape the attention of the terror group […]
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Archaeological discoveries suggest Mary Magdalene could have been wealthy, influential woman
Mary Magdalene may not have been a poor prostitute on the street but rather a woman of wealth and influence, suggest scholars in the light of research and archaeological discoveries in her hometown, first century Magdala. These finds give insight into the environment and common life during Jesus´ period, but […]
Archaeologists think they have uncovered home of three of Jesus’ disciples
By Michael Gryboski — Originally published by Christian Today A team of archaeologists may have located the home of three of Jesus’ disciples, found in a lost Roman imperial city off of the Sea of Galilee. Researchers from Kinneret College believe they have found the Roman city of Julias, which […]
Experts hunt for biblical tabernacle that housed Ark of the Covenant
Originally published in Fox News At the site of an ancient city on the West Bank, archaeologists are hunting for evidence of the tabernacle that once housed the Ark of the Covenant. Associates for Biblical Research, a consortium of individuals and universities, recently completed four weeks of excavation in Shiloh […]
Christian teen fights ISIS with art; replicates ancient artifacts destroyed by group
Originally published in The Gospel Herald. While ISIS attempted to eliminate any trace of Iraq’s history from the Middle East, one Christian teenage boy from the country is fighting back, replicating ancient artworks and sculptures destroyed by the militants. According to CNN, Nenous Thabit, 17, an Assyrian Christian from the […]
Earliest-known 10 Commandments tablet auctioned for R12m
Originally published in Fox News. The earliest-known complete stone inscription of the 10 Commandments sold at auction in Beverly Hills for $850 000(R12 257 118) on Wednesday night. The 0.6m-square marble slab, described as a “national treasure” of Israel, was sold at Heritage Auctions’ public auction of ancient Biblical archaeology […]
‘Homo naledi’ find will not change view on creation and Bible — ACDP
The discovery in a cave near Johannesburg of ancient bones which scientists say belong to a new member of the human tree will not change views on creation or the Bible, says African Christian Democratice Party (ACDP) MP Cherollyn Dudley. In a statement congratulating the Rising Star Expedition – a […]
Advanced technology deciphers 1500-year-old burnt Biblical scroll
Originally published in Breaking Israel News “And the LORD called unto Moses, and spoke unto him out of the tent of meeting, saying…” (Leviticus 1:1) Advanced technology has allowed a rare and ancient Hebrew scroll, found over 40 years ago in the Dead Sea region, to be read despite its […]
Early images of Jesus Christ without beard discovered in Spain
Originally published in Christian Today Early pictures depicting Jesus Christ with short hair and without beard, dating back to the 4th century A.D. has been unearthed in the town of Cástulo, Spain. The image, according toBreitbart, strikes resemblance to those found in the Roman catacombs, where Christ is shown as […]
City of David said to be found by Israeli archaelogist
Originally published in Christian Today. An Israeli archaeologist claims that an excavated fortress in Jerusalem was conquered by King David thousands of years ago. Eli Shukron, who has been digging in the area for nearly twenty years, says that the massive site is where David overtook Jerusalem. “This is the […]