Does a mosaic prove El-Araj is the home of the apostles? Could a mosaic inscription at the site of El-Araj be the smoking gun archaeologists are looking for to determine the true location of biblical Bethsaida? According to the excavators, it is. The mosaic, which was discovered in the excavations of a Byzantine basilica, references the...Read More
Also found is a fragment of a Byzantine-era lamp with the inscription, “the Light of Christ shines for all,” possibly used during Easter celebrations in the Holy Sepulchre. Archaeologists have unearthed a Jewish ritual bath dating back to the late Second Temple period, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem announced Wednesday. The ritual cleansing bath, known in...Read More
Mosaic found in the ruins of a prayer hall dating back to third century A.D., according to Israel Antiquities Authority. The earliest mosaic ever dedicated to Jesus might soon be excavated and eventually become a new tourist site, according to a Times of Israel report on Monday. The mosaic – discovered inside the ruins of a...Read More
Divers’ discoveries include gold ring with green gemstone carved with Christian image of the ‘Good Shepherd’ – an early depiction of Jesus – and carved image of ‘David’s Harp’. Marine archaeologists diving off the coast of Caesarea have discovered a number of ancient artifacts in recent months, including some dating back to the third century, the...Read More
Rana Fahoum, the Muslim CEO of the multicultural Christian YMCA, says it felt awesome to welcome the public back to this beloved annual event. “It felt awesome,” said Rana Fahoum, CEO of the Jerusalem International YMCA, the morning after at least 1,500 people watched the Christmas tree lighting on the regal building’s front lawn. “Last year...Read More
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