Posted on November 12, 2009 by Fr Stephen Smuts
The news has been making headlines the whole week. Well the Egyptology blog has the following today:
…an urgent announcement from the Supreme Council of Antiquities:
We need to inform you that recent reports published in newspapers, news agencies and TV news announcing that “twin brothers Angelo and Alfredo Castiglioni have unearthed remains of the Persian army of Cambyses,” [...]
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Posted on November 12, 2009 by Fr Stephen Smuts
Justin Taylor quoting Carl Trueman has the following which is worth reflecting on:
I have been asked by several people over recent years whether Christians should respond if they are criticized or defamed on the web. The answer is simple: for myself, I do not believe that it is appropriate that I spend my time defending [...]
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Posted on November 12, 2009 by Fr Stephen Smuts
I’ve just been going through some of the offences and last words of the 443 prisoners executed thus far by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Here you will be able see their photos, criminal records and an account of the depraved act that resulted in them being placed on death row. As mentioned, their [...]
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Posted on November 12, 2009 by Fr Stephen Smuts
Discovery Channel has more…
HT: Jordan Wilson.
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Posted on November 12, 2009 by Fr Stephen Smuts
The Jerusalem Post has more:
The Antiquities Authority and the Israel Commission for UNESCO will hold a workshop on “Protecting Heritage Sites from Disaster” in Acre next week.
The three-day event starts on Sunday in the city’s Crusader fortress, and will focus on risk-preparedness at cultural heritage sites around the world.
Last year, UNESCO held its first workshop on [...]
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Posted on November 12, 2009 by Fr Stephen Smuts
The Monastery of Saint Anthony (or Deir Mar Antonios), is said to be the first ever Christian monastery. Built around 356 AD on the burial site of Saint Anthony, the today Orthodox Coptic monastery, has a long history and is found near an oasis deep in within the Red Sea mountains. Heritage Key has this great video that gives us a [...]
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