Posted on 11/28/2005 5:10:51 PM PST by Cecily
A lead seal from the sixth century depicting Jesus was recently discovered in excavations by the Antiquities Authority in the Old City of Tiberias.
The other side of the seal has a cross with an abbreviation of the name “Christos.”
This is the first time a seal with the image of Jesus has been discovered in excavations in Tiberias. A number of similar seals have been found in Caesaria, which in ancient times was the capital of the province.
(Excerpt) Read more at ynetnews.com ...
Thanks, Cecily. Most interesting.
Tomorrow's headline: ACLU sues Old City of Tiberias.
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Is that "Tiberias" as in James "Tiberias" Kirk?
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I'm sure it was really a seal of Mohammed.
It looks like a nimbus to me.
I believe Kirk spells his middle name 'Tiberius'.
http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/TOS/character/1112496.html
The city name Tiberias and the personal name Tiberius both come from the Roman emperor Tiberius (which name, in turn, may be based on the Roman river Tiber).
Very interesting. . .would like to see it 'pressed' and enlarged for better viewing. . .still an artist's rendition and a 'rough cut' at that. . .
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Rare Seal Bearing Jesus Image Found In Tiberias
Posted by blam
On News/Activism 11/18/2005 12:36:58 PM PST · 34 replies · 1,449+ views
Haaretz Daily | 11-18-2005 | Eli Ashkenazi
Last update - 08:55 18/11/2005 Rare seal bearing Jesus image found in Tiberias By Eli Ashkenazi, Haaretz Correspondent A rare seal bearing a picture of Jesus on one side was discovered at an archeological dig in the old city of Tiberias on Thursday. The other side of the seal, which dates from the sixth century, depicts a cross and bears the inscription "Christos." The seal was discovered by two volunteers, employees of the American and British embassies. Prof. Yizhar Hirschfeld of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, who is directing the dig, said the seal apparently belonged to a high-ranking church...
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Wow, more evidence that he is.
Busted by the spelling police!
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