Religion – Page 32 – Prologue Journal

Adam Staples and friends unearthed a medieval coin hoard worth $5.6 million

Jerusalem Post The hoard includes coins depicting both William the Conqueror and Harold II, offering insight into the turbulent period following the Norman Conquest of England. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834673

2,940 Roman Coins and 200 Silver Pieces Found Miles from Empire’s Frontier in Germany

Jerusalem Post Experts do not know how or why the enormous treasure ended up in that location, especially given the lack of other archaeological evidence in the area. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834671

Underwater archaeologist identifies 250 treasure-laden shipwrecks along Portuguese coast

Jerusalem Post Among the shipwrecks identified is the Nossa Senhora do Rosário, a Spanish ship that sank in 1589 near Troia, carrying 22 tons of gold and silver. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834670

MIT researchers uncover self-healing secret of ancient Roman concrete’s durability

Jerusalem Post Romans used hot mixing with quicklime, giving their concrete self-healing abilities. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834669

Ossuary inscribed with the words ‘brother of Jesus’ now on display in Atlanta

Jerusalem Post In 2003, its owner, Oded Golan, was accused of forging the inscription. Golan was later acquitted of all charges. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834527

Ancient Egyptians manipulated sheep horns, study reveals

Jerusalem Post The skull at the base of the horn core was fractured, repositioned, and tied together for a few weeks until the fractures healed. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834524

A second Bethlehem? Some researchers re-think Jesus’ birthplace

Jerusalem Post Recent findings suggest Jesus’ birthplace may differ from tradition, with experts proposing Nazareth or another Bethlehem in Galilee. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834522

‘My Grandmother’s Candlesticks’: Honoring a grandma who resisted assimilation

Jerusalem Post As a grandmother herself, the author, Diane Schulder Abrams, speaks for a generation of contemporary female elders who led extraordinary careers while keeping their Jewish values front and center. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-834098

Where was Jesus Christ buried? A look at the possible tombs in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Post 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. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-834470

As an Irishman I am ashamed of Ireland’s antisemitic government

Jerusalem Post A new dawn is sure to dawn in Irish-Israeli relations, but until then, many Christians will continue to be Israel’s friends. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-834468