Ancient Christian mosaic containing one of the earliest references to Jesus' divinity unveiled

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An exhibit about the Megiddo Mosaic, the decorated floor tile of an early Christian prayer hall, opens at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 15, 2024. | Samantha Kamman/The Christian Post

WASHINGTON — An ancient mosaic located near what's believed to be the site of the prophesied battle of Armageddon in Israel contains a reference to Jesus as God, providing insights into early Christian worship during a time when the Roman Empire still persecuted followers of Christ.

Israeli archaeologists discovered the Megiddo Mosaic in 2005 before an exhibit about it opened at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 15, 2024. | Samantha Kamman/The Christian Post

The Megiddo Mosaic, which decorated one of the oldest Christian prayer halls, is now on display at the Museum of the Bible as part of an exhibition that runs through July 2025. The mosaic bears images of a fish, a symbol of early Christianity, and a Greek inscription that reads "To God Jesus Christ."



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Ancient Christian mosaic containing one of the earliest references to Jesus' divinity unveiled

An ancient mosaic located near what s believed to be the site of the prophesied Armageddon contains a reference to Jesus as God, providing insights into early Christian worship during a time when the

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Early Christian mosaic to be 'released' from jail, Megiddo Prison move announced

Believed to be the earliest mosaic dedicated to Jesus, the mosaic was discovered between 2004 and 2008 in a salvage dig for prison expansion.

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“There was an early Christian community here way before Christianity became the official religion,” Tepper said. “Through the excavations, we learned about all the connections between Samaritans, Jews, pagans, Christians, soldiers and civilians: It is a microcosm.