A Byzantine church floor in southern Israel quotes Deuteronomy 28:6, putting “Blessed are you when you come in and when you go out” under worshippers’ feet.
Byzantine Mosaics Quoting Deuteronomy 28:6 (Southern Israel, 2023 – Discovery)
Christian Amulets and Cross Pendants (2020–2024: Multiple Discoveries)
Bronze and silver crosses and inscribed amulets from the fourth–sixth centuries reveal how early believers carried Scripture and devotion to Jesus in daily life.
Greek Mosaic Inscription “God Jesus Christ” (Megiddo, 2022 – Discovery)
A third-century mosaic at Megiddo dedicates a house-church “to God Jesus Christ,” offering rare early archaeological testimony to Jesus’ deity.
“Jesus, Son of Mary” Inscription (Northern Israel, 2021 – Discovery)
Fifth-century Christians in Galilee carved “Christ born of Mary” over a church doorway, echoing the New Testament and anchoring Jesus in real history.
How Have Archaeologists Dated Artifacts and Places in the Past up unto the Present?
A detailed study of how archaeologists have dated artifacts and sites, showing how each method aligns with Scripture when interpreted within a biblical framework.
The Nazareth Inscription — c. 50 B.C.E.–50 C.E.
A Roman edict forbidding tomb disturbance, possibly prompted by early Christian claims of resurrection, indirectly affirms the truth of Jesus’ empty tomb.
The Caiaphas Ossuary — c. 20–60 C.E.
An ornate ossuary inscribed “Joseph son of Caiaphas” confirms the historical high priest who presided over Jesus’ trial.
The Pontius Pilate Inscription — c. 26–36 C.E.
Archaeological discovery at Caesarea Maritima confirms Pontius Pilate’s historical existence and title as Prefect of Judea, validating the Gospel accounts.
The Caiaphas Ossuary — c. 30 C.E.
The Caiaphas Ossuary confirms the existence of the high priest who condemned Jesus, offering tangible proof of New Testament history.
The Pilate Inscription — c. 26–36 C.E.
The Pilate Inscription discovered at Caesarea Maritima confirms Pontius Pilate’s historic role as Prefect of Judea, validating the Gospel record.
