A 1,500-year-old plaque that reads 'Christ, born of Mary' in ancient Greek that once sat above a doorway to ward off evil spirits has been unearthed in northern Israel

The phrase was used by Christians to protect themselves against the 'evil eye,' which was an ancient curse from Greek and Roman cultures that would bring misfortune on unsuspecting individuals.

The inscription was uncovered during an excavation of a once-magnificent church that had elaborate mosaic tiling with intricate geometric designs and was built in the Byzantine or Early Islamic period.

The building was discovered during a salvage dig prior to a new road construction project in the area – Israel requires archaeologists and volunteers investigate an area before construction can start.



Christianity became a prominent religion in Israel during the Byzantine era after the Roman Empire took hold of the country.

This siege resulted in numerous Christian churches and monasteries being constructed across the Hebrew nation.

The latest discovery was uncovered in the et-Taiyiba village on the northeast side of Jezreel Valley between the modern cities of Afula and Beit Shean.

Dr Walid Atrash of the Israel Antiquities Authority said: 'This is the first evidence of the Byzantine church's existence in the village of et-Taiyiba and it adds to other finds attesting to the activities of Christians who lived in the region.'

The inscribed stone is believed to have been a 'recycled' object that was moved from one location to the now-fallen church.

Yardenna Alexandre, an archaeologist at the Israel Antiquities Authority told The Media Line: 'This is a special find because the inscription enables us to recognize it came from a church and not a monastery from that period.'

Churches greeted and blessed believers at their entrance, whereas monasteries did not, so it is clear that the inscription comes from a church.





'This is a village church, rather than a monastery church, which in general were not open to the public during that period,' Alexandre said.

She explained that the stunning mosaic floors also show symbols used by Christians when decorating, such as crosses and geometric shapes.

According to excavation directors Tzachi Lang and Kojan Haku of the Israel Antiquities Authority, 'The excavation yielded finds from a variety of periods, shedding light on the long settlement sequence at et-Taiyiba in the valley, and on its status among the local settlements.'

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-9168227/Ancient-Greek-inscription-Christ-born-Mary-used-ward-evil-eye-1-500-years-ago.html

Ok now....

I believe in God,
the Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
He descended into hell;
on the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from there He will come to judge the living and the dead... AMEN

Jesus! The greatest destroyer of the works of the devil!

Lol!

Power pass power!

Evil spirits see Jesus dem take cover!

Jesus Power na Super Power!

Indeed there is no other name by which man can be saved except the name of Jesus. Lalasticlala

But, in Nigeria, by the mention of Daddy G.Os all their minions and worshippers shiver in fear and donate all their hard-earned living.

lol this doesnt change d fact that christians shouted and swore "christ" was coming in 2020 bcus of all the wahala earth was facing but las las we shock dem...we still dey here kicking hard. fulish christians don sharp sharp move agenda to 2021 lets see if una luck go shine dis year. awon werey nothing fit end dis earth not even una white bearded god

Mohammed was not even conceived then



But he thinks he knows more about Jesus

I can spot an Anglican or orthodox church member up there...
EzzyCarter which church na?

In Israel,it is 'christ born of mary' that's the inscription to ward off evil while in Nigeria it's 'God of Lazarus Muoka' that's used

TheCalculator:


Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-9168227/Ancient-Greek-inscription-Christ-born-Mary-used-ward-evil-eye-1-500-years-ago.html

Interesting read.

Look at the time frame very well, no atheist dispute that Christianity
is not an old religion

Ok

A great time to be found
Now we can ward off corona virus once and for all without vaccines sef

EzzyCarter:
I believe in God,
the Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
He descended into hell;
on the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from there He will come to judge the living and the dead... AMEN

You can say that again. And again and again

Wow.... The name above every other name...

adadike:
Indeed there is no other name by which man can be saved except the name of Jesus. Lalasticlala

It's actually "Yeshua" in (Hebrew) not Jesus which is the British translation.

Every body dey discover things these days. Christians dey discover, muslims dey discover.

tɦɛ ʄɨʀst ʟaɖʏ tօ sռaք a քɨċtʊʀɛ աɨtɦ stʀaɨɢɦt ʟɛɢs
ɨ tɦɨռҡ sɦɛ ɖɛsɛʀʋɛ ɢʊɨռռɛss aաaʀɖ

No be today "This house is covered by the blood of Jesus" and Bible under pillow Don dey reign.

EzzyCarter:
I believe in God,
the Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
He descended into hell;
on the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from there He will come to judge the living and the dead... AMEN

Amen.... I still can't recite this apostle creed till now...

Interesting

Jesus reigns!

okay

Righteousness2:
At the Mention of the Name of JESUS, every knee bows.
There is no other name by which Humanity can be Saved.

Having Said that, lets leave Mary alone.
Mary, John, Peter or James have nothing to do with the Salvation of anybody.

Mary was Privileged to be the instrument through which JESUS was brought on Earth. It could have been anyone. It was a Privilege and that's where it ends.

Salvation is ALL about JESUS and JESUS ALONE

If the early Christians recognized the importance of Mary in the salvation story, who are you to say we should leave mary out of it.

Me I no go remove am biko

Nah eh! No qualms
This is so sophisticated

Jesus they main odogwu

EzzyCarter:
I believe in God,
the Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
He descended into hell;
on the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from there He will come to judge the living and the dead... AMEN

E no complete

I believe in holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins and life everlasting. Amen.