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Right Out of Indiana Jones! Archaeologists Discover 12th Dead Sea Scrolls Cave

Like a scene from a blockbuster movie, archaeologists excavating last month in the Judean Desert made a stunning discovery at Qumran. Dubbed the ’12th Dead Sea Scrolls cave,‘ artifacts dated from the 2nd Temple-period found inside attest to the cave’s detection…

‘Shared Covenant, Shared Bond’-Jerusalem’s Bible Lands Museum and the CJCUC

For Christian visitors to Jerusalem, opportunities for interesting and meaningful experiences seem to be endless. Home to major sites of reverence to any pilgrim such as the Church of the Holy Sepulcher to the Mount of Olives, the Stations of the…

New Terra Sancta Museum in Jerusalem underscores Christianity’s role in the region

After years of planning, the Custody of the Holy Land (Custodia Terrae Sanctae) has inaugurated a new museum dedicated to spotlighting the roots and historical presence of Christianity in the Holy Land. Commemorating the Passion of Christ Opened in recent…

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Israel’s Newest Antiquities Discovered at Magdala

So often, we stumble upon our greatest treasures by accident. This was the case in 2009 when the surprise unearthing of Magdala, the birthplace of Mary Magdalene, stunned the archaeological world. Nathan Hitron, VP Sales and Marketing for Kenes Christian Tours,…

“Jesus Boat”

In 1986 two fishermen found the remains of a two thousand year old boat by Magdala, Mary Magdalene’s hometown, on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. “He said, ‘Come.’ So Peter got out of…

Gluskama – Israel Museum archaeological artifact

New! The Cradle of Christianity

See in real life what you’ve read in the Scriptures! The Israel Museum invites the Christian community to explore this new and fascinating route. Its 12 stations exhibit rare archaeological artifacts that reflect and echo the ancient Scriptures, bringing…