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The planned relaunch of religiously themed Barbie dolls in Argentina called “Jesus Ken” and “Barbie Virgin Mary” has sparked global outrage, especially among Buenos Aires Catholic groups, the birthplace of Pope Francis. This relaunch comes after the international success of the “Barbie” movie, starring Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie. It prompted the creators, local artists…

Jim Haberman
A site that has revealed multiple ancient mosaics featuring biblical stories is unveiling yet another biblical scene. Jodi Magness, professor of early Judaism at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, began excavating an ancient synagogue in the Jewish village of Huqoq in 2011. The village of Huqoq is located in lower Galilee, and the…

Israel Antiquities Authority
The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) recently revealed the discovery of a rare 2,000-year-old silver half-shekel minted by Jewish rebels during Roman rule. The coin dates to around 66/67 AD, during the time that the Second Temple was destroyed by the Romans in Jerusalem. The event was foretold by Jesus in Mark 13:1-2. The coin was discovered…
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