Posted on 11/06/2005 9:04:05 AM PST by Sub-Driver
Archaeologists Uncover 'Oldest Church' in Holy Land By Robert Berger Jerusalem 06 November 2005
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The archaeological world is buzzing with news of a major find in Israel. The discovery is being hailed by Christian leaders, who see it as an affirmation of the faith.
An Israeli archaeologist points at a section of a Christian mosaic at an excavation site in the compound of the Megiddo prison in northern Israel, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005 An Israeli archaeologist points at a section of a Christian mosaic at an excavation site in the compound of the Megiddo prison in northern Israel, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005 Israeli archaeologists have uncovered the ruins of a third- or fourth-century church in northern Israel, which they believe could be the oldest ever found in the Holy Land. The church contains a well-preserved mosaic, with references to Jesus Christ and images of fish - an ancient Christian symbol.
"This find is once in a lifetime," Chief archaeologist Yotam Tefer told VOA. "It is very, very exciting."
The church was found during renovations at a prison in Megiddo - what the New Testament calls Armageddon - the site of the final apocalyptic war marking the end of the world.
"This is the place, the site of the last battle, Armageddon," said Mr. Tefer. "Of course, this is the place. So, this is why it's so important to the Christian world."
Word of the find has electrified the Christian world.
"Surely it is a great discovery, which will be a confirmation for all the Christians all over the world," said Pietro Sambi, the Vatican's ambassador to Israel, told Israeli television.
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this is (I believe) the first one:
Ancient church uncovered in Megiddo Prison
Jerusalem Post | 11/5/5 | TIDHAR OFEK
Posted on 11/05/2005 3:38:44 PM PST by SmithL
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I had the privilege of visiting Ephesus this summer. This type of thing is common there. What a thrill to have seen Ephesus.
Yes, LUCKY you.
Maybe me too someday.
The highlights of our trip were Rome, Pompeii, Ephesus, Athens and Corinth and Mykonos. Our cruise was 12 days plus a few days in Rome and Venice. It was a bit much.
"Actually, NBC Nightly News covered it at some length tonight."
When the ex and I lived in the middle east we TWICE had the trip to Turkey bought and paid for. Each time the trip was cancelled because of trouble in that country.
We're divorced now, but we still want to go. We'll take the land tour. We still have friends in Syros and might make a trip there too.
It's always been one of our plans. But, if we wait too long it might have to BE a cruise. We're gettin' up there in years. LoL.
If you are correct this is really important. Trinity deniers claim that believing that Jesus is God is a new invention. This proves them very, very wrong.
THE G(O)D J(ESU)S CH(RIS)T........T
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