Religion – Page 206 – Prologue Journal

Ancient stone monument in Saudi Arabia sheds light on rituals

Jerusalem Post Based on new findings, researchers suggest that ritualistic belief and economic factors were more closely fused for Neolithic people in northwest Arabia than previously believed. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-734248

LIVE: Dr. Eduard Shyfrin discusses his upcoming book “The Relativity of Death”

Jerusalem Post Dr. Shyfrin spoke at the Jewish Book Week in London earlier this month. https://www.jpost.com/kabbalah/article-734410

Students discover Roman coin, basalt relief on Golan field trip

Jerusalem Post While on a field trip in the Golan Heights, students at Kinneret College first found a Roman coin and then discovered a basalt lion relief at another site. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-734393

Pope Francis says he might lift celibacy requirements for priests

Jerusalem Post Francis, who previously opposed the idea that celibacy was an option for leaders of the church, appeared to loosen his stance when speaking with Argentine outlet Infobae. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-734356

Palestinians pave new road over archaeological site in northern West Bank

Jerusalem Post A video was posted saying that a road leads from the northern area of Sebastia to the entrance of an ancient Roman horse racing stadium. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-734320

Zelensky: Ukraine seeks ‘spiritual independence,’ acts against church

Jerusalem Post Zelensky and other Ukrainian leaders have accused the long-established Ukrainian Orthodox Church of undermining Ukrainian unity. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-734138

Russian Orthodox head appeals against eviction of church from Kyiv

Jerusalem Post The Ukrainian culture ministry says the church has until March 29 to leave the 980-year-old Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, where it has its headquarters. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-734031

Colors on ancient pottery tell of Peruvian empire’s influence – study

Jerusalem Post The Wari empire existed in parts of Peru from 600 CE until 1050 CE, pre-dating the Inka. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-733982

Ancient ‘demonic’ temple with painted human remains found in Peru

Jerusalem Post A Spanish explorer from the 17th century described the temple as being used for demonic summonings and mentioned a witchcraft university nearby. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-733977

Oldest-known inscription referencing Norse god Odin found in Denmark

Jerusalem Post The inscribed disk was part of the Vindelev Hoard, a trove containing some 2.2 pounds of gold, large medallions and Roman coins made into jewelry. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-733971