Archaeologists Unveil Ancient Church Site
from Yahoo News or here AP News
by RAMIT PLUSHNICK-MASTI, Associated Press Writer
{Conservative~by~natures disclaimer: Since you must have the written permission to utilize AP material, I have commented about the highlights of the article. I have NOT utilized any direct quotes; therefore, you will not see quote marks. I have been extremely careful in not altering the content or meaning from the original. My thoughts about the material will be in parentheses. You can read the original story for yourself at the links provided. Not sure how long either of these sites "keep" the material. AP probably archives~~not sure about YahooNews. }
This ancient church is found IN ISRAEL. It is too soon yet to state if it is the oldest church in the world yet. {But I wouldn't be surprised~~in recent years God has allowed a great deal of evidence to be discovered.}
Part of the discovery included mosaics; one of which had the Christian fish symbol on it
Interestingly, the Israel Antiquities Authority says this church's location, in the town of Megiddo, is very near where the future battle between good and evil takes place as recorded in the book of Revelation.
During this particular time period, according to Stephen Pfann, worshippers met in secrecy due to persecution. {I was taught the fish symbol was a way for believers to recognize each other. One would draw half of the fish and if the other person was a believer he knew to draw the other half. Then they could talk as brothers in Christ; otherwise, it was just doodling in the sand and prevented that persecution. So, it would make sense that a church existing during a time period of persecution would have the fish symbol in it. }
The archaelogists believe they may have discovered a baptismal site here as well {which would be significant since Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist thus setting the standard for all believers to follow.}
One anthropologist has already questioned the dating of this find. {There is ALWAYS someone who just cannot believe....... }
Joe Zias states that there is no evidence of churches before the fourth century.
{This would be correct UNTIL the first one IS found.
With such compelling finds already uncovered, I believe the evidence will prove conclusive.
And it is IN ISRAEL, the nation of God's Chosen People! What more proof is needed?????}
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by RAMIT PLUSHNICK-MASTI, Associated Press Writer
{Conservative~by~natures disclaimer: Since you must have the written permission to utilize AP material, I have commented about the highlights of the article. I have NOT utilized any direct quotes; therefore, you will not see quote marks. I have been extremely careful in not altering the content or meaning from the original. My thoughts about the material will be in parentheses. You can read the original story for yourself at the links provided. Not sure how long either of these sites "keep" the material. AP probably archives~~not sure about YahooNews. }
This ancient church is found IN ISRAEL. It is too soon yet to state if it is the oldest church in the world yet. {But I wouldn't be surprised~~in recent years God has allowed a great deal of evidence to be discovered.}
Part of the discovery included mosaics; one of which had the Christian fish symbol on it
Interestingly, the Israel Antiquities Authority says this church's location, in the town of Megiddo, is very near where the future battle between good and evil takes place as recorded in the book of Revelation.
During this particular time period, according to Stephen Pfann, worshippers met in secrecy due to persecution. {I was taught the fish symbol was a way for believers to recognize each other. One would draw half of the fish and if the other person was a believer he knew to draw the other half. Then they could talk as brothers in Christ; otherwise, it was just doodling in the sand and prevented that persecution. So, it would make sense that a church existing during a time period of persecution would have the fish symbol in it. }
The archaelogists believe they may have discovered a baptismal site here as well {which would be significant since Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist thus setting the standard for all believers to follow.}
One anthropologist has already questioned the dating of this find. {There is ALWAYS someone who just cannot believe....... }
Joe Zias states that there is no evidence of churches before the fourth century.
{This would be correct UNTIL the first one IS found.
With such compelling finds already uncovered, I believe the evidence will prove conclusive.
And it is IN ISRAEL, the nation of God's Chosen People! What more proof is needed?????}
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