Friday, June 13, 2008
Proof for the Bible (2)
Nazareth, Hometown of Jesus
Archaeological Find
Today Nazareth is a bustling Arab-Jewish city built atop around the ancient village, located in the southern hills of lower Galilee.
Description of the Find
The modern Church of the Annunciation (above) stands over an ancient church building. Excavations in the church and around its grounds have turned up silos, olive oil presses, foundation of houses, and many artifacts from Christ's times. The nearby Church of St.Gabriel stands over the city's ancient well, and the well is still fed by fresh spring water.
Importance of the Find
Little would be known about the town where Mary received the angelic news that she would give birth to Christ, and where Jesus grew up, if it were not for the Christian holy places and archaeology. Matthew 2:23. 4:13, Mark 1:9, and Luke 1;26-28 give the New Testament accounts of the events connected with nazareth. John 1:46 also mentions Nazareth.
