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Did Jesus Have a Beard?

When we think of prominent men from the ancient Near East, it is common to think of them as having beards. However, there is a school of thought that Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity, did not have a...

Tomb of Salome, the Midwife Who Delivered Jesus, Reveals Treasures

The Tomb of Salome that was recently discovered—along with other treasures—in the process of excavations at a burial cave located in a Jerusalem forest, contained artifacts and ruins dating back to the eighth to ninth centuries of nearby shops....

Five Things to Know About Mary, the Mother of Jesus

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is unquestionably the senior saint within the Christian tradition. Yet we know remarkably little about her. In the New Testament, there is nothing about her birth, death, appearance or age. By Philip C. Almond Outside of...

Byzantine Greek Psalm Inscription Discovered Near Jerusalem

Archaeologists unveiled a unique Byzantine Greek Psalm inscription at the historic Hyrcania Fortress in the Judean Desert near Jerusalem. It was discovered painted in red beneath a cross on the side of a large building stone. It contains a paraphrase...

New Papyrus With Early Jesus Sayings Released by Scholars

The recent discovery of a Christian fragment provides a glimpse into the early Christian worldview before the New Testament's formation. This artifact is dated to the second century CE, making it one of the earliest known Christian manuscripts from...