Hebrew U. archaeological excavations uncover Roman temple in Zippori (Sepphoris)
Findings show signs of mixed city of Jews, pagans and ChristiansRuins of a Roman temple from the second century CE have recently been unearthed in the Zippori National Park in Israel. Above the temple...
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View ArticleMosaic in Israel Shows Biblical Samson
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View ArticleDid Jesus have a crew-cut? Lifestyles of ancient Israel's rich and famous
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View ArticleWho Wrote the Books of the Bible?: New Book Addresses Historical Origins of...
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View ArticleUnearthed: the humble origins of world diplomacy (A Preserved Library from...
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View ArticleHow Christians In Israel Work To End Persecution And Preserve Their Culture
Arameans, an ancient people with a distinct culture, have been severely persecuted throughout Turkey, Lebanon, Iraq, and Syria for more than 1,400 years.Faded-green plants grow alongside dusty roads in...
View ArticleWhat Language Did Jesus Speak?
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View ArticleEgyptian Papyrus Reveals Israelite Psalms [Papyrus Amherst 63]
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View ArticleAn Iconographic Treasure Unearthed in Jordan
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View ArticleArcheologists unearth 2000-year-old Hebrew 'Jerusalem' inscription
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View Article2,000-year-old inscription spells Jerusalem as Israel does today
Israel unveiled Tuesday a stone pillar engraved with an ancient inscription showing that the spelling of Jerusalem in its present-day Hebrew form was already in common use some 2,000 years ago. During...
View ArticleAncient Aramaic Incantation Describes 'Devourer' that Brings...
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View ArticleIsraelites Came To Ancient Japan
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View ArticleArchaeologists Find Ancient Israel Tunnels (used during revolt against Romans...
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View Article'Basic Instinct' Director Paul Verhoeven: Jesus Was Son of Mary,...
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View ArticleHebrew U. archaeological excavations uncover Roman temple in Zippori (Sepphoris)
Findings show signs of mixed city of Jews, pagans and ChristiansRuins of a Roman temple from the second century CE have recently been unearthed in the Zippori National Park in Israel. Above the temple...
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