The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., has a new exhibit showcasing the Megiddo Mosaic, one of the earliest physical evidence of Christianity, on display for first time since being found.
The Museum of the Bible in the nation’s capital has opened a new exhibit in partnership with the Israel Antiquities Authority , giving visitors a deeper understanding of the spread of early Christianity in the Holy Land. Titled 'The Megiddo Mosaic: Foundations of Faith,' the exhibit showcases IAA’s archaeological find, dating back to the third century, on display for the first time since it was found.
The Megiddo Mosaic was unearthed 20 years ago during a pre-construction archaeological dig in the Megiddo prison in Israel while planning for a new wing in the prison was underway, says the MOB's press release. 'The mosaic presents groundbreaking physical evidence of the practices and beliefs of early Christians, including the first archaeological instance of the phrase, ‘God Jesus Christ,’' Alegre Savariego, curator of the exhibition on behalf of the IAA, said in the release.
The mosaic underscores the crucial role of women in the early church by the fact that 5 women are mentioned in it by name. Truly, the mosaic presents a wealth of new data for church historians, like the Dead Sea Scrolls did for Bible scholars,' Duke said, according to the release. The exhibit opened to the public on Sept. 15 and will be on display for nine months and travel to additional venues before returning to Israel for a permanent exhibition at the exact site where it was discovered.
Learn more at museumofthebible.org.
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