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Atk_Aheeni
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**Anyone know what has been going on with the excavations? I read somewere the excavations are at a stand still. I dont know about anyone else on here but I find it amasing I dont understand why there isnt more information on the internet about it. Like constant updates. Anyone know of any? **
For those who are unsure of what i speak of:
*In 2005, Israeli archeologist Yotam Tepper of Tel-Aviv University discovered the remains of a church, believed to be from the third century, a time when Christians were still persecuted by the Roman Empire. Among the finds is an approx. 54 square metre large mosaic with a Greek inscription stating that the church is consecrated to “the God Jesus Christ.” The mosaic is very well preserved and features geometrical figures and images of fish, an early Christian symbol. It is speculated that this may be the oldest remains of a church in the Holy Land. The remains were found within the grounds of a military prison, and Israeli authorities are currently speculating about moving the prison.
An inscription in the Megiddo church calls for a Roman officer, “Gaianus,” who donated “his own money” to have a mosaic made. During the third century of the Common Era, it was highly unlikely that a Roman officer would risk his career at best, or at worst, his life . However, many Roman soldiers practised mystery cults, and though it was unlikely that a Roman officer would risk his career/life, it is not impossible*
For those who are unsure of what i speak of:
*In 2005, Israeli archeologist Yotam Tepper of Tel-Aviv University discovered the remains of a church, believed to be from the third century, a time when Christians were still persecuted by the Roman Empire. Among the finds is an approx. 54 square metre large mosaic with a Greek inscription stating that the church is consecrated to “the God Jesus Christ.” The mosaic is very well preserved and features geometrical figures and images of fish, an early Christian symbol. It is speculated that this may be the oldest remains of a church in the Holy Land. The remains were found within the grounds of a military prison, and Israeli authorities are currently speculating about moving the prison.
An inscription in the Megiddo church calls for a Roman officer, “Gaianus,” who donated “his own money” to have a mosaic made. During the third century of the Common Era, it was highly unlikely that a Roman officer would risk his career at best, or at worst, his life . However, many Roman soldiers practised mystery cults, and though it was unlikely that a Roman officer would risk his career/life, it is not impossible*
