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August 22 — A University of Haifa study reveals that silver was used as currency in ancient Israel as early as the mid-Bronze Age (circa 1600 BC) and remained the primary currency until the end of the Iron Age (ca. 600 BC). Evidence of tampering with silver purity even suggests early attempts at forgery. The findings highlight a sophisticated monetary system in Israel predating its use in Egypt and Greece, and long before the invention of coins in the 7th century BC. (Times of Israel) |
| August 22 — Speaking of currency (see below), a rare gold coin (one of only 20 known) of Queen Berenice II of Egypt (246–222 BC) was discovered in Jerusalem's Givati Parking Lot excavations. Minted in Alexandria, the coin is 99.3% pure gold and features Berenice's portrait and a cornucopia. The find challenges the prevailing view of Jerusalem as a small, poor city during the post-exile period, suggesting that it had already begun to grow in importance by the end of Persian rule. (Biblical Archaeology Society) |
| August 23 — Archaeologists on Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, uncovered a 1,400-year-old plaster cross, revealing a thriving Christian settlement during the 7th and 8th centuries AD. The cross, featuring regional motifs and a fingerprint on the back possibly left by its maker, suggests Christianity flourished alongside Islam and pagan traditions. The discovery highlights the Arabian Gulf's forgotten role in Christianity's eastward expansion and its history of peaceful religious coexistence. (Christian Today) |
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This iconic opening verse lays the foundation for the greatest story of all time. But is creation just about "the beginning"? A starting chapter in God's narrative?
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| We can all benefit from some more encouragement to pray. And if we believe that God wants us to communicate with Him, we might ask: When? Where? How do we build a habit of prayer?
The Bible gives us a lot of freedom in answering that question, but it's clear God wants us to pray. And God didn't create prayer as a chore we have to do, to feel guilty about when we fail; like many things in life, while we could see prayer as our duty, it is also something we get to do as believers in Christ. It's a great privilege to address the God of the universe. |
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