Tiny 2,700-year-old seal unearthed bears name Bethlehem could prove Jesus Birth
Tiny 2,700-year-old seal unearthed that bears the name Bethlehem and could prove the birthplace of Jesus was the bustling market town described in the Old Testament
By LEON WATSON
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/
May 24, 2012
It's about the size of a one penny piece, but its significance is huge.
Israeli archaeologists revealed today they have unearthed an incredible 2,700-year-old fragment that could prove the 'Bethlehem' as described in the Old Testament really existed.
The tiny artifact is part of an ancient seal that's believed to be the oldest object ever found with the name of Jesus' traditional birthplace inscribed on it.
The clay seal unearthed by Israeli archaeologists is displayed by Eli Shukron, who directed the excavation on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
By LEON WATSON
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/
May 24, 2012
It's about the size of a one penny piece, but its significance is huge.Israeli archaeologists revealed today they have unearthed an incredible 2,700-year-old fragment that could prove the 'Bethlehem' as described in the Old Testament really existed.
The tiny artifact is part of an ancient seal that's believed to be the oldest object ever found with the name of Jesus' traditional birthplace inscribed on it.
The clay seal unearthed by Israeli archaeologists is displayed by Eli Shukron, who directed the excavation on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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