Tag Archives: synagogues

Recent Discoveries: another 1st-century synagogue in Magdala and an early Christian’s ring

Posted on December 23, 2021 by LukeChandler

A few years ago, we found a synagogue from Jesus’ time in the biblical town of Magdala, where Mary the Magdalene once lived. The excavated synagogue had its original mosaic floors and a clear central room with benches along the … Continue reading →

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A Day in Galilee

Posted on July 6, 2015 by LukeChandler

We visited several biblical sites today, starting with a synagogue from the 1st century. This building was recently discovered by the Sea of Galilee in the biblical town of Magdala. (Likely the hometown of Mary the Magdalene.) Did Jesus teach in … Continue reading →

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1st century synagogue discovered in the Galilee

Posted on September 11, 2009 by LukeChandler

An interesting discovery in Israel: Archaeologists recently discovered a synagogue from the Second Temple era at the construction site of a hotel along the Migdal coast, a few miles north of Tiberias. At the center of the synagogue is a … Continue reading →

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