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Evidence of Temple Linked to Jesus’ Healing Miracles Found in Chorazin
Archaeologists might have uncovered the long-lost temple where Jesus is believed to have performed miracles, marking a major breakthrough in Biblical history. Several New Testament passages describe Jesus preaching and healing the sick within a synagogue in Chorazin, an ancient Israeli city. There are ancient ruins of a temple dated to the 3rd and 4th century there, but there was no evidence for its existence in Jesus’ time – until now. The recent discovery could confirm the existence of a temple at this site at the time of Christ.
Site believed to be the Biblical Chorazin, Israel. (YouTube Screenshot/Sergio & Rhonda in Israel)
The Visit of Jesus: Collaborating Theology with Material Ruins
The find has been unearthed by Achia Cohen-Tavor and his team from Dagesh Tourist Archaeology, who consider this one of the most significant digs of their careers. Cohen-Travor’s team, while excavating the ruins of the synagogue, made a remarkable find: an even older temple buried beneath the floor. As they removed the ancient flooring, they discovered massive boulders arranged deliberately, hinting at the site's ancient significance, reports The Daily Mail.
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