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Recent archaeological findings in Jerusalem are bringing Bible stories to life. New scientific evidence about Jesus’ burial ...
According to the New Testament, Jesus was buried in a new tomb out of rock. (Matthew 27:60, Mark 15:46; Luke 23:53) in a garden near the crucifixion site (John 19:41), just outside the city (John ...
The early results from a long-awaited excavation of the quarry beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre are nothing short of ...
From the location of the “place of skulls” to ancient Jewish burial rites, here’s what archaeologists do—and don’t—know about the truth behind the Easter story.
"From the Pulpit" is a weekly column of faith, shared by Central Illinois faith leaders. This week: What really happened at Jesus' tomb?
The traditional location of Jesus Christ's tomb is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. But does the historical evidence support this tradition?
Archaeologists say new findings from one of Christianity’s holiest sites align with descriptions in the Gospels long ...
The church was built in 326AD. Following the crucifixion, Jesus is said to have been laid to rest in a rock tom about 300 ...
The discovery by two disciples of the empty tomb, and Mary Magdelene's encounter with Jesus, in John 20.1–18, is one of the ...
This is what’s known as the Swoon Theory. This theory brings forth the idea that Jesus didn’t die on the cross, and he instead fainted. Then, when he was taken down and placed in the tomb, he came to ...
Archaeological excavations launched in 2022 in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem have yielded significant data ...
The early results from a long-awaited excavation of the quarry beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre are nothing short of ...