Religion – Page 47 – Prologue Journal

Parashat Toldot: The struggle between Rome and Jerusalem

Jerusalem Post This tension between the heroes of Rome and the sages of Jerusalem will not last forever. The prophet Obadiah prophesied the resolution of this struggle. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-831264

Fossil footprints in Kenya show two ancient human species coexisted

Jerusalem Post Scientists have now discovered at a location called Koobi Fora, providing the first evidence that two species – Paranthropus boisei and Homo erectus – shared the same landscape. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-831236

At the Tent City of San Ferdinando, the “Laundry of Pope Francis” opens for service

Jerusalem Post The “Laundry of Pope Francis” in San Ferdinando is the seventh such facility after those in Rome, Genoa, Turin (two), Naples, and Catania. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/christianity-news/article-831116

Florida authorities recover stolen gold coins linked to 1715 Treasure Fleet

Jerusalem Post Eric Schmitt faces charges of trafficking in stolen gold coins linked to illegal sales between 2023 and 2024. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-831114

How to feel free in life: Inspiration from Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-831136

Ancient Jewish quarter of Phanagoria discovered in Black Sea area of Russia

Jerusalem Post Phanagoria’s 1st century BCE synagogue was discovered last year, following excavations on the ancient Greek city. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-831135

He was a star commander in the Roman army. 1,600 years later, his stele made it to the black market

Jerusalem Post In 2017, unidentified individuals stole the grave stele from the garden of the Yalvaç Museum Directorate. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-831106

Girl finds 3,500-year-old Egyptian scarab amulet during family trip in Hod Hasharon

Jerusalem Post After looking online, the family realized the importance of the object and contacted the Israel Antiquities Authority. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-831122

Discovery at the “Lion Rock” highlights role of Mother Goddess worship

Jerusalem Post An ancient inscription on the Arslan Kaya monument in Turkey has been deciphered. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-831101

Bridging Histories: New WJC exhibition celebrates Sephardi history, heritage and contributions

Jerusalem Post “Sephardi Heritage is Jewish Heritage,” says Rabbi Isaac Choua, of Lebanese origins, who oversees the exhibition, promoted as part of Sephardi Heritage Month. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-831100