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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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“Spectacular” ancient shipwreck discovered at Caesarea’s harbor

Posted on May 16, 2016 by LukeChandler

A shipwreck with bronze statues, thousands of coins, and other finds has been discovered at ancient Caesarea Maritima, the same harbor used by the Apostle Paul. The Israel Antiquities Authority calls this the largest underwater discovery in 30 years. The wreck dates … Continue reading →

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