Tag Archives: Church of the Holy Sepulcher

Jesus Tomb Update: Original stone uncovered beneath two marble slabs

Posted on November 2, 2016 by LukeChandler

Continuing my previous post, National Geographic has photos, a short video, and an excellent article on the renovation of Jesus’ Tomb in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. It avoids sensationalism and takes a fairly objective view of the location. A couple of … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Burial Place Exposed for First Time in Centuries

Posted on October 27, 2016 by LukeChandler

The small building covering the traditional burial site of Jesus is getting a thorough renovation, and the original stone burial slab has been revealed for the first time in centuries. National Geographic posts a nice article and video on this. After visiting once or … Continue reading →

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Traditional Tomb of Jesus on Verge of Collapse

Posted on April 7, 2016 by LukeChandler

A two century-old structure covering the traditional location of Jesus’ tomb is ready to collapse, prompting rare collaboration among rival priests inside Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulcher. The Aedicule, a small shrine covering the tomb, suffered damage from a 1927 earthquake and its … Continue reading →

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Arrival in Jerusalem

Posted on June 21, 2014 by LukeChandler

Our group all arrived safely (and with all luggage) to begin our tour of Israel and join the archaeological dig at Tel Lachish. Today was a day to explore Jerusalem’s Old City and rest up for the excavation, which begins … Continue reading →

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