First-century synagogues were centers of Scripture, prayer, teaching, discipline, and Messiah proclamation throughout Israel and the Diaspora.
Synagogues in the First Century C.E.
Archaeology and the New Testament
Archaeology repeatedly confirms New Testament people, places, titles, and settings, strengthening confidence in the Gospels and Acts.
Archaeology – Jesus Teaching With Illustrations
Jesus’ vivid illustrations and mighty works reveal the Kingdom’s demands and mercy, confirming Scripture in real places, among real people, with absolute authority.
Archaeology – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee Begins
Jesus’ Galilean ministry unveils His royal authority, cleansing mercy, and urgent call: “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven has drawn near.”
Synagogue of Capernaum – Galilee — foundation dating to c. 1st century C.E.
The basalt foundation beneath the synagogue of Capernaum dates to the 1st century C.E. and confirms the very place where Jesus taught in Galilee.
