Originally published in Charisma News Of the four Gospels, Luke gives the most detailed account of the nativity and mentions Mary 12 times, more than any other biblical writer. In addition to the birth of Christ, he also gives special, detailed attention to the birth of John the Baptist, and many see his gynecological […]
Tag: Archelogical discoveries
Archaeologists find oldest physical evidence of Christianity in Northern Europe
Originally published in Worthy News In an extraordinary discovery, archaeologists in Frankfurt, Germany have uncovered the oldest physical evidence of Christianity in northern Europe: a 1 750 year-old amulet containing a minuscule silver scroll inscribed with praise to Jesus Christ, Christian Today reports. The amulet was discovered in the soil […]
World’s oldest-known Hebrew book now on display at Museum of the Bible
A recently unveiled exhibit at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, is showcasing what is believed to be the world’s oldest Jewish book. The 12.7cm by 12.7cm book was unearthed in Afghanistan and is comprised of Sabbath morning prayers, poems that tie back to the Old Testament, and […]
King Hezekiah inscriptions among most important archaeological finds ever, says Israeli professor
Originally published in CBN News An Israeli ancient history professor says his recent translation of inscriptions describing the works of biblical Judean King Hezekiah in Jerusalem’s City of David is “one of the most important archaeological discoveries in Israel of all time”, Considering the pace of discoveries in Israel just […]
3D scans show formation matching ‘biblical’ description of Noah’s Ark
Originally published in The Christian Post Biblical archaeologists say they have discovered a boat-like formation matching the biblical description of Noah’s Ark as they used a ground-penetrating radar at a rocky spot in eastern Turkey that some speculated to be the location of the original vessel. Archaeologists associated with a […]