Recent archaeological research in Israel may have uncovered the remains of an ancient temple that could be connected to events described in the New Testament. This discovery in the ancient city of Chorazin might be the very place where Jesus performed miracles and preached, reports Arkeonews. According to the New Testament, Jesus preached sermons and performed miracles in the synagogue located in Chorazin. Although the remains of a temple from the 3rd and 4th centuries AD were found there, evidence of a structure from the time of Jesus has been missing until now. However, a new discovery may confirm the existence of such a temple from that era. Ahiya Cohen-Tavor, lead archaeologist at Dagesh Tourist Archaeology, called the find one of the most important of his career. His team discovered large boulders beneath the floor of a 3rd-century AD synagogue, which indicates a more ancient foundation. When archaeologists excavated these stones, they discovered pottery, coins, and utensils that could be dated back to the 1st century AD. “While the stones themselves cannot be dated, the artifacts between them can,” Cohen-Tavor explained. These finds provide important clues about the existence of a 1st century AD synagogue. BC, although further analysis is required to fully understand its historical significance. Synagogue of the 3rd century AD BC, first discovered in 1905, was built of basalt stone and had Jewish motifs. Her design included three entrances, one of which was directed south to Jerusalem, which reflected the architectural norms of the time. A unique feature of this synagogue is the “Moses Chair,” a stone seat on which the Torah reader sat, similar to those found in other early synagogues, notably on the island of Delos in Greece and at Hammat of Tiberias near the Sea of ​​Galilee. It is likely that Jesus may have used such a seat when he taught in the Galilean synagogues. The discovery at Chorazin may provide concrete evidence of the temple where Jesus is believed to have taught and performed miracles. The team of archaeologists remains optimistic that the artifacts will provide definitive evidence that will potentially change our understanding of this historical period and offer new insights into the roots of early Christianity. The post Biblical synagogue where Jesus preached discovered in ancient Israeli city appeared first on Anomalien.com.