Religion – Page 8 – Prologue Journal

Elon Musk pledges support to help decode ancient Herculaneum scrolls

Jerusalem Post The Herculaneum papyri, buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, constitute one of the few preserved sources of Roman thought. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841768

Tankard, crossbows, saffron: Haul from 15th-century Danish shipwreck Gribshunden

Jerusalem Post The Gribshunden, King Hans of Denmark and Norway’s flagship, sank off Ronneby, Sweden, in 1495 during a political summit in Kalmar. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841767

‘Lost and Found’: Mystery monkey figurine found under medieval St. Mary’s Church in Germany

Jerusalem Post In Christian medieval iconography, monkeys are often associated with human vices, particularly lust, laziness, and pride, and are frequently depicted in satirical scenes imitating human activities. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841762

‘DIS IS ЇIGNA ˑF’: Runic clues indicate religious community held Galloway’s Viking-Age Treasure

Jerusalem Post Discovered in 2014 near Kirkcudbright, the Galloway Hoard became one of the UK’s most significant archaeological finds of the century. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841763

Study reveals earliest known symbolic engravings, abstract thinking in Israel, The Levant

Jerusalem Post The researchers used 3D surface analysis to distinguish geometric engravings from functional marks, highlighting the intentionality behind the engravings. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841761

Three of the largest Jewish denominations are suing the Trump administration over ICE raids

Jerusalem Post The governing bodies of the Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist movements have challenged Trump’s reversal of an order banning ICE from operating in churches and synagogues. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-841748

A century-old Zionist group is being rebooted — and wants Jews to ‘fight back’ on the street

Jerusalem Post Jewish street-fighter group Betar reborn after Oct. 7, confronting pro-Palestinian protests with aggressive tactics that even some Israel supporters call dangerous. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-841746

In AI video, Jewish celebrities from Scarlett Johansson to Adam Sandler give Kanye the finger

Jerusalem Post AI puts Jewish stars in anti-Kanye video: Spielberg, Allen among celebs whose likenesses were used without consent in viral middle-finger message against antisemitism. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-841745

The Chosen People: But Why Us?

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-841667

Ot Chaim” in an emotional journey: American Jews join the national memorial initiative

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-841663