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An archaeological discovery has revealed one of the earliest Christian structures in the Arabian Gulf, shedding light on a long-lost Christian community that thrived in the region before the widespread adoption of Islam in the early seventh century. The findings reveal the first physical evidence of the Church of the East, also called the Nestorian…

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Archaeologists have announced the discovery of a 3,000-year-old moat surrounding the City of David that is mentioned in the Book of Kings. In 1 Kings 11:27 it mentions the splitting of the city into two areas. “And this was the cause that he lifted up his hand against the king: Solomon built Millo, and repaired…

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The Ark Encounter’s corporate sponsorship at a recent Cincinnati Reds rain delay took on even greater significance when a rainbow appeared over the outfield scoreboard. The beautiful rainbow, with a faint hint of a double rainbow, arched gracefully just beyond left field, with the sun shining through the clouds as it cast light on the…

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Former Brazilian soccer star Roberto Firmino is taking on the role of pastor of an Evangelical church in Brazil. The former Liverpool striker held a consecration service at his founding church in Maceio and shared photos of the ceremony on Instagram with his 15.6 million followers. The Premier League and Champions winner announced his gratitude…

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Archaeologists have revealed secrets of a biblical city that sat within the “Promised Land,” where the Israelites settled after Moses led them out of Egypt. The Israeli Antiquities Authority recently shared their findings from Zanoah, which is mentioned in the Old Testament, revealing stone walls, pottery, and other artifacts that date back more than 3,200…

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