John The Baptist
History
When Exactly Did Jesus Christ Die?
Almost two thousand years ago, Jesus of Nazareth was executed by the Romans. The traditional year in which he is believed to have died is 33 CE. However, some modern sources say that he died in 30 CE. What...
Ancient Greece
Christmas, Saturnalia, and the Real Birth Date of Jesus
Christmas is celebrated on December 25th in most parts of the world. Supposedly, this was the date of the birth of Jesus Christ. Therefore, Christmas is regarded as a celebration honoring that birth. However, various scholarly sources claim that...
Europe
Possible Bones of John The Baptist Discovered in Bulgaria
A team of researchers believe a knuckle bone found buried beneath a Bulgarian church may belong to John the Baptist, the New Testament prophet who heralded the ministry of Jesus.
The archaeologists from Oxford University were surprised that the bones...