Religion – Page 8 – Prologue Journal

Ancient calendar reveals how Roman-era Egyptians celebrated their New Year, Wepet Renpet

Jerusalem Post Temple of Khnum inscriptions show festivals marked year’s beginning, emperor’s birthday, and Sirius’s rising. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-835974

Texas school district removes Bible from libraries

Jerusalem Post During a recent school board meeting, parents expressed their outrage, calling the decision “absurd.” https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/christianity-news/article-835972

Researchers uncover modern glue, drill bits in alleged Iranian Iron Age swords

Jerusalem Post The demand for Iranian Iron Age weapons began after a large cache of bronze and iron weapons was discovered in the western Iranian province of Luristan in the late 1920s. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-835968

Stone tech 2.0: Researchers believe they found a technological leap that happened 900,000 years ago

Jerusalem Post Hominins at the site exhibited meticulous planning and efficiency in their manufacturing and resource management strategies. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-835965

A Scandinavian Roman gladiator in York: Research shows pre-viking Scandinavian genes in Britain

Jerusalem Post DNA analysis shows 25% of genes in a man buried in York came from northern Europe. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-835874

Parashat Vayigash: Trading passion for compassion

Jerusalem Post Israelis are deeply passionate about their political and ideological beliefs. As a people, Jews possess a natural tenacity and a remarkable strength of will. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-835747

How a fishing village in Korea became a naval treasure hunters’ paradise

Jerusalem Post In January 1976, Geomsan Village in Sinan County, Korea was a small, quiet village inhabited by a few fishermen. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-835873

Shanghai Museum’s ‘Meowseum Nights’ lets visitors bring their cats to the Bastet temple exhibit

Jerusalem Post “About five or six cats got loose every night during ‘Meowseum Nights’, but none made it far before they were caught.” https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-835869

Parashat Vayigash: Salvation is near

Jerusalem Post Many times, salvation is not complicated at all. It is already here, right before our eyes. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-835833

Prepare it or wing it? Inspiration and guidance for Torah teachers

Jerusalem Post While being lax about preparation could reflect a lack of respect for the forum and a disdain for the audience, we can also discern positive spiritual aspects of such an approach. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-835761