Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Magadala Stone replica

IN PENNSYLVANIA: Magdala Stone replica to be displayed at two Delco churches (Patti Mengers, Delaware County Daily Times)
St. Mary Magdalen Church in Upper Providence this week will become the temporary home of what some believe could be the replica of an artifact from the residence of the parish namesake — a follower of Jesus Christ who lived nearly 2,000 years ago in Israel.

The Magdala Stone, unearthed six years ago in an ancient synagogue along the Sea of Galilee while excavation was under way for a retreat facility, is considered by some to be one of the most significant archeological finds of the last 50 years.

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More on the Magdala Stone and the Magdala excavation is here and links.