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Earliest gold artifact found in Jerusalem
This week a rare, 3,000-year-old gold pendant discovered in Jerusalem was revealed to the public as part of a US-based exhibit of artifacts related to the First Temple period. The tiny pendant or earring was found a decade ago during excavations in the Ophel, a raised area south of Temple Mount in Jerusalem. But until last year, the item had been largely overlooked, according to archaeologist Brent Nagtegaal of the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology. The
How people of faith used a story in Genesis to justify slavery
According to a report by an independent oversight committee released in March 2024, the Church of England should pay £1bn in reparations – 10 times the previously set amount – to the descendants of slavery. The report was the start of a “multi-generational response to the appalling evil of transatlantic chattel enslavement”, said Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion of about 85 million Christians. His words summon the shocking
Docuseries on the Nephilim to be released
The Nephilim giants of ancient times were creatures said to be conceived when angels and human women had children together. While many believe that these are fairy tales, others believe that their descendants are still alive today. This idea has sparked a long-standing debate between professional researchers and biblical students alike. The stories of these fallen giants derive from ancient myths and religious texts. One well-known mention is found in the book of Genesis Chapter 6,
Man pleads guilty to murdering wife at St. Paul Bible study
Court documents reveal a man accused of fatally stabbing his wife during a Bible study almost exactly one year ago has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, canceling a jury trial that was scheduled to begin on April 8. Robert Castillo, 41, entered the plea Monday morning in Ramsey County court, where a sentencing is now scheduled for June 24. Castillo also entered a Norgaard plea, saying in documents he couldn’t recall the circumstances of the
