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Where Is Bethsaida?

Uncovering the precise location of this (in)famous New Testament village.

Where Is Bethsaida?

Uncovering the precise location of this (in)famous New Testament village.

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Despite being known from the Bible and from history, the precise location of the New Testament village of Bethsaida is still debated. The New Testament gospels record that the apostles Peter, Andrew, and Philip were originally from Bethsaida (John 1:44; 12:21), and that Jesus travelled
Tracking Temple Artifacts

On the history of the original articles inside the Tent Tabernacle.

Tracking Temple Artifacts

On the history of the original articles inside the Tent Tabernacle.

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Until its final destruction by Rome in AD 70, the Temple in Jerusalem had been a key component of Judaism since the days of Moses (1400s BC). In Moses’ day, the Temple’s predecessor was the Tent Tabernacle. This tent was constructed based on detailed instructions
Spiced Wine of Ancient Jerusalem

Archaeological evidence for international trade routes.

Spiced Wine of Ancient Jerusalem

Archaeological evidence for international trade routes.

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In March of 2022, a team of archaeologists published an article examining the contents of several large ceramic storage jars that were found in excavations in Jerusalem.[1] This team of archaeologists examined jars found in two buildings in ancient Jerusalem, the first building was just