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Discovered in 1961, this is the only contemporary record of Pilate outside of the Bible. Inscription: “(Po)ntius Pilatus, the prefect of Judaea, (erected) a (building dedicated) to (the emperor) Tiberius”. Replica. The original inscription, found in secondary use during the excavations of the theater, is on display at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Pontius Pilatus was the Roman prefect who Read more...
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“And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus’ commandment Paul was brought forth.” (Acts 25:23) Text of Marker: “For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse Read more...
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Mount Precipice, located just outside Nazareth, is traditionally identified as the site connected with a dramatic episode in the early ministry of Jesus Christ. Often referred to as the “Mount of the Leap of the Lord,” it is associated with the account in the Gospel of Luke (4:16–30), where the people of Nazareth attempted to cast Jesus down from a Read more...
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The site of Kursi National Park, located on the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, is traditionally associated with one of the most dramatic miracles recorded in the Gospels—the casting out of demons and the subsequent destruction of a herd of swine. This event, often referred to as “The Miracle of the Swine,” is described in the accounts found Read more...
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The Tower of David Museum, located near the Jaffa Gate entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem, is one of the most significant historical and cultural institutions in the region. Housed within an ancient citadel, the museum offers a sweeping view of Jerusalem’s long and complex history, tracing the city’s development across thousands of years. Despite its name, the “Tower Read more...
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St. Stephen’s Gate, also commonly known as Lions’ Gate, is one of the historic entrances to the Old City of Jerusalem. Located on the eastern wall of the ancient city, the gate opens toward the Mount of Olives and provides access to important religious sites within the city’s walls. The gate was built in 1538 during the reign of Suleiman Read more...
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In 1498, Savonarola was executed. Unconventional yet popular with the masses, he differed from the established church: Philip Schaff: By the general consent of Protestants, Jerome Savonarola is numbered among the precursors of the Reformation,—the view taken by Ranke. He was not an advocate of its distinguishing tenet of justification by faith. The Roman church was for him the Read more...
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Many of the Jewish artifacts such as the Table of Shewbread and the Menorah were taken from the Temple to Rome, specifically here! From Wikipedia: The Temple of Peace (Latin: Templum Pacis), also known as the Forum of Vespasian (Latin: Forum Vespasiani), was built in Rome in 71 AD under Emperor Vespasian[1] in honour to Pax, the Roman goddess of peace. It housed artifacts such as the Table of Shewbread and the seven-branched menorah from Read more...
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The Arch of Titus is one of the most significant surviving monuments of ancient Rome, both for its artistic achievement and for the historical events it commemorates. Located on the Via Sacra at the entrance to the Roman Forum, the arch was constructed to honor the Roman emperor Titus and his victory in the Siege of Jerusalem during the First Read more...
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The Colosseum, one of the most iconic structures of the ancient world, stands in the heart of Rome as a powerful symbol of the grandeur and complexity of the Roman Empire. Known in antiquity as the Flavian Amphitheatre, it was constructed during the first century A.D. and remains a testament to Roman engineering, architecture, and public life. Construction of the Read more...
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The Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter are among the most significant early Christian burial sites in Rome. Located along the ancient Via Labicana, these catacombs provide a vivid window into the life, faith, and artistic expression of the early Christian community during the late Roman Empire. The catacombs are named after two early Christian martyrs, Marcellinus and Peter, who were Read more...
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From the website: THE REDISCOVERY How it was lost The Baptism Site was a major Pilgrim Station from the days of John the Baptist. Even after he died, many of his students stayed in the area which was the birthplace of Christianity. Churches were built near the site, monks lived in caves, and pilgrims visited the site. This tradition continued Read more...
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The site often referred to as “Elijah’s Hill” is most commonly associated with Mount Carmel, a place deeply rooted in the biblical narrative of the prophet Elijah. Rising above the Mediterranean coastline in northern Israel, Mount Carmel has long been regarded as a location of spiritual significance, particularly in connection with one of the most dramatic events recorded in the Read more...
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A traditional site for the cave of Lot from Genesis 19:30, and a nearby pillar attributed to his wife who was turned into salt. 30 And Lot went up out of Zoar, and dwelt in the mountain, and his two daughters with him; for he feared to dwell in Zoar: and he dwelt in a cave, he and his two daughters. Read more...
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Pella is the namesake for such places as Pella, Iowa, founded by Dutch Reformed Christians. The story of Pella is found in church history. From Wikipedia: The fourth-century Church Father Eusebius of Caesarea and Epiphanius of Salamis cite a tradition that before the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 the early Christians had been warned to flee to Pella in the region of the Decapolis across the Jordan River. And when ye shall see Read more...
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The gravestone of Mary Livingstone, wife of David Livingstone, and daughter of missionary Robert Moffatt in Chupanga (Shupanga). The inscription reads: Here repose the mortal remains of Mary Moffat, the beloved wife of Doctor Livingstone, in humble hope of a joyful resurrection by our saviour Jesus Christ. She died in Shupanga House, 27 April 1862, aged 41 years. Image Credit: Read more...
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Wikipedia: Judson was imprisoned for 17 months during the war between the United Kingdom and Burma, first at Ava and then at Aung Pinle. Judson and Price were violently arrested. Officers led by an official executioner burst into the Judson home, threw Judson to the ground in front of his wife, bound him with torture thongs, and dragged him off to the infamous, vermin-ridden death prison Read more...
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From WMF: The original First Baptist Church in Mawlamyine, Mon State, was constructed in 1827 by Adoniram Judson, an American missionary who spent nearly 40 years in Myanmar (Burma) in the early nineteenth century. Well beyond the issues of religious conversion, the Judson experience in Burma nurtured an environment that has profound effects on Mawlamyine today. The hospitals, schools, and Read more...
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Kuyper founded the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands, the second largest Protestant church in the Netherlands; the Free University of Amsterdam, the Anti-Revolutionary Party, and was Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 1901-1905. The home-schooled son of a minister, he earned his doctorate at age 25. An advocate of public funding of religious schools, he also was professor of Theology, Read more...
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In Memory of Rev. John Robinson, M.A. Pastor of the English church worshiping over against this spot. A.D. 1609-1625, whence at his prompting went forth the Pilgrim Fathers to settle New England in 1620.Buried under this house of worship, 4 Mar. 1625AET. XLIX Years. In Memoria Aeterna Erit Justus. Image Credit: Tombaine at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Read more...