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Scientists confirm biblical earthquake that shook the earth at the moment of Jesus' crucifixion

A decade-old study claiming to find evidence of the earthquake described in the Bible at the time of Jesus's crucifixion is reigniting debate after resurfacing online.

The Gospel of Matthew says 'the earth shook' moments after Jesus cried out before dying on the cross, and researchers in 2012 reported evidence that could support the verse.

A team of geologists examined sediment layers near the Dead Sea, about 25 miles from where many scholars believe the crucifixion took place. Their analysis revealed signs of at least two significant earthquakes affecting the region.

Disturbances in the sediment pointed to a major quake around 31 BC and a smaller seismic event sometime between 26 and 36 AD.

Researchers noted that this period aligns with the years Pontius Pilate served as procurator of Judea, the timeframe in which the Gospel of Matthew describes an earthquake following Jesus's death.

Pontius Pilate, the fifth governor of the Roman province of Judea, is identified in the Bible as the official who presided over Jesus's trial and ultimately sentenced him to death. Many scholars believe the crucifixion occurred around 33 AD.

However, the researchers cautioned that several explanations could account for the seismic evidence. One possibility is that it corresponds to the earthquake described in Matthew's Gospel. Another is that a separate earthquake occurred around the time of the crucifixion and was later woven into the biblical narrative.

The study, making waves on X, has been hailed as proof for the crucifixion by many, while others have expressed doubt over its precise dating and the causal link to the biblical event.

Users who called the study 'fake' claimed it would be impossible to date an earthquake to more than 1,500 years ago.

However, scientists can determine when earthquakes struck even thousands of years earlier, using a range of modern dating techniques.

These include radiocarbon testing of organic material found in fault trenches, analyzing tsunami deposits, examining disturbed sediment layers and studying tree rings through a method known as dendrochronology.

The debate began when an X user shared a post, which has been viewed more than 65,000 times, saying: 'Science (once again) confirms the Bible as a true account.'

Others flooded the comments, with one user saying, 'This matches the exact time when Jesus was crucified,' while many others were quick to dismiss the findings.

'A 10-year window is not exactly proof,' another commented.

The Dead Sea sits on a major fault line called the Dead Sea Transform, where two tectonic plates, the Arabian Plate and the Sinai Plate, meet and slide past each other.

Because of this, the area is very prone to earthquakes.

This fault mostly runs north to south, and in some places the ground pulls apart, and in others it pushes together, which creates different types of cracks and breaks in the Earth's crust.

The Dead Sea itself lies in a deep basin formed by this movement and is the lowest place on land on Earth. The region has experienced frequent earthquakes over the past century, and historical and archaeological records show that quakes have occurred there for at least 4,000 years.

Scientists found layers of sediment beneath the Dead Sea that appear bent and disturbed. They believe these distortions were caused by ancient earthquakes triggered by movement along the fault line.

By studying sediment layers at Ein Gedi near the Dead Sea, the team was able to read the Earth's history year by year.

Each year, the lake deposits a layer of sediment: a heavier winter layer and a lighter summer layer.

Some layers were deformed, meaning the sediment was bent or broken.

Scientists interpreted these deformed layers as evidence of ancient earthquakes.

By tracking these layers across two core samples, they built a timeline of earthquakes and yearly sediment deposits from 31 BC to 31 AD.

The sediment also records climate conditions, such as after a major earthquake in 31 BC, the summer layers were thinner and contained more gypsum, which suggested a drought.

Historical records, like those written by the Jewish historian Josephus, described famine and dry conditions in Judea at the same time, supporting the evidence from the sediments.

Using this timeline, scientists tried to identify which earthquake could match the one described in the Bible at the time of Jesus's crucifixion. Based on their analysis, the quake most likely occurred between 26 and 36 AD, during the period when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea.

Some layers were damaged or unclear, so the exact year is uncertain. However, independent studies using the same core samples produced similar results, giving researchers confidence in the dating.

The team also compared these sediments to other earthquakes reported in the region, including quakes in 19 AD, 37 AD, 47 AD and 48 AD. None were close enough or strong enough to have left the same marks in the Ein Gedi sediments.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-15595731/biblical-earthquake-jesus-crucifixion-dead-sea.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=social-twitter_dailymailus

An imaginary God/Jesus will always need people to be defending its existence.

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For the ignorant christians, this is what the article says

'However, the researchers cautioned that several explanations could account for the seismic evidence. One possibility is that it corresponds to the earthquake described in Matthew's Gospel. Another is that a separate earthquake occurred around the time of the crucifixion and was later woven into the biblical narrative.'

Nothing is proven, but you can keep clutching at straws, your imaginary God needs it.

If I talk now, dem go say Fatima the Fulani Muslim girl don come again.

Lori Iro.
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Jesus is the true son of God

Lasveg:
An imaginary God/Jesus will always need people to be defending its existence.

Imaginary God/Jesus that Atheists can't seem to ignore even as much as they hate to hear about him.

FatimaAbubakar:
If I talk now, dem go say Fatima the Fulani Muslim girl don come again.

Bani fura da nunu
Katuromin da lamba wayanki

Lies!

Reformatting the brains of the sheep’s with lies.

They know this generation have found all the faults with religion and only trying to drill it into their heads with false findings.

Later, they will tell you they found the nails use to crucify him.

Why you still find a 30 year old man who still believes someone would descend from the sky and he will ascend with the person into the sky. 😂🤣😂🤣

Watch as demons will make you look stupid by disputing this with sweet lies.

Does it really make sense to believe that the entire universe, with its breathtaking order and its mathematical precision, just "erupted" out of nothing? We are told to believe in a "magical Big Bang," a cosmic accident that somehow resulted in the staggering complexity of a human cell. We’re told we morphed from single-cell organisms into the conscious, soulful beings we are today by pure, unguided chance.

When you look at the world, do you see a chaotic accident, or do you see the intentional handiwork of a Creator?

The "signs" are all around us, but there are forces that want you to ignore them. The world is full of distractions and "sweet lies" designed to keep you from the truth. Even within the faith, we see people taking advantage of the name of Jesus for their own gain... just as the Bible warned us false prophets would do. But don't let the failures of men cause you to turn your back on Christ.

Atheism can offer you theories, and false prophets can offer you empty promises, but only Christ offers a peace that surpasses all understanding. That calm you feel when you stop fighting and start seeking Him isn't an illusion...it’s the soul finally finding its home.

It is never too late to surrender. Step out of the chaos of "accidental" existence and into the purpose of His design. Embrace Jesus while the door is still open.

We all know you're an heeiboww man from Anambra.

FatimaAbubakar:
If I talk now, dem go say Fatima the Fulani Muslim girl don come again.

These ones will just be giving us lamba after lamba...

Issorite, those that believe believe. Their business.

You don't need Science to confirm or ratify religious beliefs.

Religion is called "Faith" for a reason.

Great!
Jesus is Lord- before, now and forever!

Whether you believe it or yes, one day, your knees will bow and your tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord.

I believe there is God...I do not think that the earth in all its glory and beauty came to be by just chance explosion.

That said I do not however believe the white man's story book-nor any other story book or religious book even the nonsense traditional practise.

I think religion just like government is a few smart humans finding ways to control a vast majority of other humans.

Jesus Christ is Lord of the universe.

We don't need any scientific proof to believe the bible narrations. They happened and that's long established. Christ is God personified, saviour who reign forever and ever.

What about the Zonebs that walked thereafter, have they returned to their Sepulchres or are they still roaming?

I am asking for my mosque people

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There was earthquake all over Judea and the world yet only 2½ days later a certain Mary went to the supposedly buried site and have the presence of mind to ask question.

Also, his disciples walked around just 2-3 days later without documenting houses that were destroy or people that might likely die from the earthquake.

Remember, it was a "World wide" earthquake oo only the Holy Spirit can tell us the measurements on a Richter scale.

Awon o ni ro.

MartinCorridon:
We all know you're an heeiboww man from Anambra.

'You all know' because tribalism and religion have eaten so deep into you to the extent where you believe people must always support politicians from their tribe or religion even if such politicians are corrupt and incompetent.

Lasveg:
An imaginary God/Jesus will always need people to be defending its existence.

You say God is imaginary but you believe there was an imaginary big bang that created you.

Everything about Jesus is very true

Mosco100:
Whether you believe it or yes, one day, your knee will bow and your tongue will confess that a Jesus Christ is the Lord.

He's lord over his followers, he's messenger of God.

Magnetic010:
I believe there is God...I do not think that the earth in all its glory and beauty came to be by just chance explosion.

That said I do not however believe the white man's story book-nor any other story book or religious book even the nonsense traditional practise.

I think religion just like government is a few smart humans finding ways to control a vast majority of other humans.

I don't even believe there is God anymore.

Now I believe i'm a God.

DailyMail ?

It's a religious conspiracy theorist site.

The site has found fictitious Garden of Eden, Noah's ark, Nail used to crucify Jesus. And now earthquake that happened for someone who never even existed.

Anything from that site about religion is a fraud. It's meant to brainwash the gullible

This is a complete waste of time and resources. They should find the actual location of the Garden of Eden. That's a much better research study.

Weather confirm or not. it happened truthfully

But na same people wey Dey talk rubbish Dey do juju ooo and they say no God..

Make dem no go find work na useless discoveries

Christian god was nailed, cried out and died on the cross to save his own creation.

Starboytwo:
I don't even believe there is God anymore.

Now I believe i'm a God.

So you don’t believe there is a creator?