Religion – Page 215 – Prologue Journal

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

1,900-year-old Romano-Celtic temple discovered in northern England

Jerusalem Post The temple was found near Lancaster Roman Fort, which was first built around 80 CE. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-733970

Parashat Ki Tisa: Devotion to Shabbat

Jerusalem Post Shabbat is an invitation to devote oneself to the sacred, “For it is a sign between Me and you for your generations… for it is holy unto you.” https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-733886

Parashat Ki Tisa: The choreography of mercy

Jerusalem Post We can now better understand the placement of the incidents of the anger of God and Moses in reaction to the golden calf. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-733889

German police seek motive in shooting at Jehovah’s Witnesses church

Jerusalem Post The shooter is believed to be a former member of the Jehova’s Witnesses but was not known to police as an extremist. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-733942

Former baseball star Darryl Strawberry is now an evangelical preacher focused on promoting Israel

Jerusalem Post Strawberry, an eight-time MLB All-Star-turned-traveling-preacher, embarked on his first pilgrimage to Israel in 2018. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-733761

Pope says equal opportunities for women are key to a better world

Jerusalem Post Francis stressed the differences between men and women but called for ‘equality in diversity’ on ‘a playing field open to all players.’ https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-733681

Stop human traffickers, Pope Francis says after Italy’s migrant shipwreck

Jerusalem Post Local authorities said 70 bodies had so far been recovered following the incident. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-733411