Religion – Page 166 – Prologue Journal

4th century Roman ship uncovered by Serbian coal miners

Jerusalem Post The vessel was probably part of a river fleet serving Viminacium, the sprawling and highly-developed Roman city of 45,000 people. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-753527

Intelligence minister asks Christian Zionists to ‘share the truth’ about Israel

Jerusalem Post Over the past several years, the Nations’ Ninth of Av initiative has run several educational programs in person and online, including its annual tour of Israel that coincides with Tisha Be’av. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-753514

Youth leader uncovers ancient ‘magic mirror’ in northern Israel

Jerusalem Post Magic mirrors were used to protect against the Evil Eye in ancient times. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-753505

Jewish group leaves Conference of Presidents over disagreements

Jerusalem Post A Jewish progressive activist group said it is pulling out of the Conference of Presidents over disagreements about the US, Israel, and antisemitism. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-753485

Ancient whale from Peru may be most massive animal ever on Earth

Jerusalem Post Whales evolved a bit more than 50 million years ago from hoofed, land-dwelling mammals as big as a medium-sized dog. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-753450

Behind the wheel, beyond the journey: Decoding halachic blessings for travelers

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-753438

Huge billboard in Lisbon puts spotlight on clergy abuse as pope arrives

Jerusalem Post The billboard was put up on the Almirante Reis avenue – one of Lisbon’s longest and busiest streets – and reads: “4,800+ children abused by the Catholic Church in Portugal.” https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-753386

700-year-old weapon unearthed with metal detector in Polish forest

Jerusalem Post A 700-year-old iron spearhead was discovered in a forest in Poland by a metal detector hobbyist. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-753363

Israeli archaeologists unearth building destroyed during Babylonian siege of Jerusalem

Jerusalem Post The building, dubbed ‘Building 100’, had once belong to an elite member of Jerusalem’s society, until it was destroyed by fire in 586 BCE. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-753210

Pope to Portugal for bittersweet ‘Catholic Woodstock’

Jerusalem Post The Vatican said about 330,000 young people have registered for an event in Portugal dubbed “the Catholic Woodstock.” https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-753170