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More than 15 tons of artifacts, packed in 40 massive wooden crates, arrived at the Carlos Museum for the “Cradle of Christianity” exhibit, including this mosaic from an early church in Galilee. “These are unique and unparalleled objects that have never traveled together before,” said David Mevorah (center), a curator of the Israel Museum, who supervised the unpacking.
‘Cradle of Christianity’ explores sacred artifacts
The Bible may be subject to interpretation, but some things are set in stone.
For instance, the Greek words on a fragment of a “keep out” sign from the Second Temple of Jerusalem, the setting for many pivotal New Testament events. This is the place where the Gospel of John describes Jesus overturning the tables of the money changers and driving out the cattle and sheep gathered there for sacrifice.
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