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An ancient medieval Bible has made its way back to Israel after a centuries-long absence. Known as the Shem Tov Bible, the medieval Bible dates from the 14th century and was authored by kabbalist Rabbi Shem Tov ben Abraham Ibn Gaon. The Bible was originally written in 1312 in Soria Spain. Ibn Gaon then took…

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A UK survey found that the phrase “Give us this day our daily bread” from the Lord’s prayer was the most recognizable phrase. The study gave respondents seven lines from seven iconic pieces of literature, film, history, and music and was conducted by the Church of England through the research firm Savanta. The study interviewed…

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A recent analysis by Ryan Burge on his Substack Graphs About Religion reveals that only one in four mainline Protestant and Catholic priests believe that Adam and Eve actually existed. Mainline Protestant refers to the more liberal branch of Protestantism. Burge ran an analysis of what types of things pastors and priests believe in, such…

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Archaeologists believe they may have discovered the actual site of Jesus’s first miracle, as described in John 2. In John’s account, Jesus and his disciples are attending a wedding at Cana when the wedding feast runs out of wine. Jesus’s mother, Mary, asks him to intervene, to which Jesus responds, “mine hour is not yet…

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A decade-long study by NYU and Johns Hopkins found that most clergy who took a single dose of psilocybin—a psychedelic compound—reported it as one of the most profound spiritual experiences of their lives, with lasting effects on their faith and ministry. Preachers have been known to use drug-related references loosely to show the depths of…

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In a headline that sounds more like satire than serious news, the online prediction platform Polymarket has placed 4% odds on Jesus’s return in 2025. Yes, you read that correctly. While many Christians await the Second Coming with faith and reverence, some in the world of speculative betting are now wagering on whether it could…

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Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) have revealed the discovery of 1,500-year-old graves containing African figurines made from rare black wood. “The figurines show that a Christian community lived in the south of the country about 1,500 years ago, possibly with some of its members coming from Africa,” archaeologists concluded from the unique find.…

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Archaeologists have announced the discovery of an ancient Christian church and former bathhouse. Staff at the Appian Way Regional Park in Rome shared that an ancient Roman bathhouse had been discovered at the Triton Baths in the Villa di Sette Bassi. There was also evidence that the space had later been converted into a church.…

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An Iowa man who was reportedly fired by his employer for wearing Christian shirts during Pride month has settled with his former employer. Cosby “Corey” Cunningham, a self-proclaimed born-again Christian, sued Eaton Corp in June 2024 after claiming he was fired for a series of Christian shirts he wore during the company’s Pride events. Cunningham…

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A metal detectorist hit historical gold in the UK when he uncovered a 1,200-year-old gilded cross in the dirt. The four-armed cross, with one of the arms broken off and a missing center jewel appears to be in the “Saxon” style of crosses and was found in the city of Leeds. A press release about…
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