Bible
Culture
Is Christmas Really the Day Jesus Was Born?
Was Christ really born on December 25? The question of the correct dating of Christmas is an issue that has lingered in the minds of many for centuries after his life came to alter the world forever.
For those who...
Archaeology
Tomb of Salome, the Midwife Who Delivered Jesus, Reveals Treasures
Just days before Christians celebrate Christ's birth, the Tomb of Salome was discovered—along with other treasures—in the process of excavations at a burial cave located in a Jerusalem forest. Salome was the midwife from Bethlehem who delivered Jesus.
According to...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Jesus Christ, Apollonius of Tyana
Greek philosopher Apollonius of Tyana from the Roman province of Cappadocia who lived in the first century CE is often linked with Jesus Christ. His amazing story that parallels Jesus has raised controversy among historians and theologians for centuries.
Jesus...
Culture
Can Astronomy Explain the Biblical Star of Bethlehem?
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The wise men were likely accomplished astrologers, watching the stars for signs of a king’s birth. Technical terms used in the Bible’s description point to a real astronomical event that could explore the origin of the star of Bethlehem.
By...
Ancient Greece
Second Synagogue Found in Biblical City of Magdala
On December 12, 2021, archaeologists taking part in the ongoing excavations in the Biblical city of Magdala, which is believed to be the birthplace of the disciple Mary Magdalene, uncovered a second synagogue in the ancient town.
Magdala, a large...
Archaeology
Biblical Scroll Fragments Discovered in Judean Desert “Rescue Op”
Astounding discoveries of Bible scroll fragments in Israel that were unearthed before looters could find them were shown to the public.
Greece
"Athos Digital Heritage" Makes Mount Athos Treasures Accessible to All
Mount Athos' religious and cultural treasures can now be accessed by people all over the world through the Athos Digital Heritage platform, after the finalization of the OTE Group project.
The "Athonite Digital Ark" project took four years to complete...
Greek News
Ceramic Stamp Found in Israel Proves Bethlehem to be Part of Antiquity
Israeli archaeologists announced today that they discovered the first proof of the biblical references, claiming that Bethlehem was established as a city centuries before it turned into a holy place - Jesus Christ's birthplace.
Their proof is a ceramic stamp...