In an advertisement for New Testament retelling “the Greatest Story Ever Told,” survivalist Bear Grylls called Mary a Palestinian girl and Middle Eastern refugee.
Initially dismissed as a shopping list, the ancient papyrus reveals early stories of Jesus's childhood miracles.
“There’s not enough darkness in the whole universe to black out the light from a single candle,” Jones said.
“This cross medallion is not considered an antiquity by law as it is ‘only’ 100-200 hundred years old or so, but it is a unique object," said Dr Re'em of IAA.
Bethlehem’s economic crisis deepens as tourism collapses during the Gaza conflict.
"Demographics don’t lie. We are witnessing a significant 80-90% decline in the Christian population in major cities," the researchers emphasize.
The place where Jesus was buried and resurrected is a location of great theological significant. In Jerusalem, three places claim to be where Jesus Christ was buried.
A new dawn is sure to dawn in Irish-Israeli relations, but until then, many Christians will continue to be Israel's friends.
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.
"It appears, however, that under the dark shadow cast by the war over all citizens of Israel, both Arabs and Jews, meaningful bright spots are emerging," research leader Dr. Arik Rudnitzky remarked.
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