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Biblical Village Of Bethsaida Where Jesus Fed The 5,000 Found
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A Biblical village where Jesus is said to have performed some of his most famous miracles really existed, and today lies in ruins only a mile from the Sea of Galilee, archaeologists believe.In the Bible, Bethsaida was home to disciples Peter, Andrew and Philip, and was where Jesus purportedly fed the 5,000, walked on water and helped a blind man to see. Archaeologists have been working for 32 years to find the lost city, which was eventually cursed to destruction by Jesus because residents failed to repent in spite of his miracles. Now professor Rami Arav of the University of Nebraska says he is in no doubt that Et-Tell, in the Golan Heights near the Jordan River estuary, is the location of the biblical village.Ancient sources place several requirements for the identification of Bethsaida,' Aray said,' adding that 'finds in Et-Tell convinced not only me but a group of experts.' To argue his case, Dr Arav refers to the Roman historian, Titus Flavius Josephus, who describes the location of Bethsaida in his writings.'Josephus says that the town was in the 'lower Golan' near the estuary of the Jordan River,' said Dr Arav - the same location as the El-Tell.A biblical village cursed to destruction by Jesus really existed and today lies in ruins only a mile from the Sea of Galilee, archaeologists believeResearchers have been working at the site for 32 years and now believe it is safe to say it was the site of the biblical cityResearchers have been working at the site for 32 years and now believe it is safe to say it was the site of the biblical city.The professor also highlights Josephus' description of how Bethsaida was later 'advanced unto the dignity of a city' and renamed Julias, after the wife of Roman emperor Augustus.THE BIBLICAL MIRACLES OF BETHSAIDABethsaida — the biblical hometown to disciples Andrew, Peter and Philip — was reputedly where Jesus performed a number of miracles.These included the feeding of the 5,000, in which Christ — following the death of John the Baptist — used five loaves and two fishes supplied by a boy to feed a crowd of his followers. The Gospel of Mark, meanwhile, tells of a blind man of Bethsaida whose sight was restored after two blessings from Jesus. At Et-Tell the research team studying the location discovered a temple that was dedicated to Julia, Augustus' wife.The name Bethsaida translates as 'house of fishing/hunting' and Dr Arav believes this holds another clue.He contends that the ruins at Et-Tell were once known as Zer, which could also be transcribed as 'Tzed', a Hebrew word that means both hunting and fishing.And though Et-Tell is over a mile from the Sea of Galilee – contrary to the biblical description of Bethsaida as a place accessible by boat – the dig site may have been closer in ancient times.The transformation, it's argued, can be explained by tectonic movements and changing water levels in the lake.Dr Arav said: 'Basically you need to know that the Sea of Galilee is right in the middle of the Syro-African rift and is prone to tectonic shifts.'They researchers also discovered ancient fishing equipment among the ruins of the settlement. Jesus was said to have cursed the village, warning it faced worse treatment than Sodom – a city destroyed by God in the Old Testament. Although Bethsaida did not meet the calamitous end Jesus foretold, it was ultimately abandoned.'Fortunately Jesus did not say when the town will be destroyed,' joked Dr Arav.'So in the 4th century it was abandoned and, without maintenance, the buildings collapsed.'The professor also threw down the gauntlet to archaeologists who claim the nearby site of El-Araj is the true Bethsaida.He believes that what they have actually found is a former military camp.Archaeologists have been working for 32 years to prove that the site of the city cursed to destruction by Jesus once stood at the El-Tell excavation site Though Et-Tell is over a mile from the Sea of Galilee contrary to the biblical description of Bethsaida as a place accessible by boat the dig site may have been closer in ancient times'This is an outstanding achievement, but it is not Bethsaida mentioned in the ancient sources,' he said.'They simply do not meet the prerequisites mentioned above, but they fit perfectly the military camp.'I would also request that the directors of the dig at El-Araj publish a peer-reviewed article stating their discoveries.'They failed to do it so far and everything the archaeological community knows about their finds comes from sketchy briefing by journalists in newspapers.'This is, of course, not enough.'The dig site at El-Araj flooded earlier this summer, stopping excavations. Ancient sources place several requirements for the identification of Bethsaida,' Aray said,' adding that 'finds in Et-Tell convinced not only me but a group of experts.' To argue his case, Dr Arav refers to the Roman historian, Titus Flavius Josephus, who describes the location of Bethsaida in his writings.'Josephus says that the town was in the 'lower Golan' near the estuary of the Jordan River,' said Dr Arav - the same location as the El-Tell dig site.A biblical village cursed to destruction by Jesus really existed and today lies in ruins only a mile from the Sea of Galilee, archaeologists believe Researchers have been working at the site for 32 years and now believe it is safe to say it was the site of the biblical cityThe professor also highlights Josephus' description of how Bethsaida was later 'advanced unto the dignity of a city' and renamed Julias, after the wife of Roman emperor Augustus.THE BIBLICAL MIRACLES OF BETHSAIDABethsaida — the biblical hometown to disciples Andrew, Peter and Philip — was reputedly where Jesus performed a number of miracles.These included the feeding of the 5,000, in which Christ — following the death of John the Baptist — used five loaves and two fishes supplied by a boy to feed a crowd of his followers. The Gospel of Mark, meanwhile, tells of a blind man of Bethsaida whose sight was restored after two blessings from Jesus. At Et-Tell the research team studying the location discovered a temple that was dedicated to Julia, Augustus' wife.The name Bethsaida translates as 'house of fishing/hunting' and Dr Arav believes this holds another clue.He contends that the ruins at Et-Tell were once known as Zer, which could also be transcribed as 'Tzed', a Hebrew word that means both hunting and fishing.And though Et-Tell is over a mile from the Sea of Galilee – contrary to the biblical description of Bethsaida as a place accessible by boat – the dig site may have been closer in ancient times.The transformation, it's argued, can be explained by tectonic movements and changing water levels in the lake.Dr Arav said: 'Basically you need to know that the Sea of Galilee is right in the middle of the Syro-African rift and is prone to tectonic shifts.'They researchers also discovered ancient fishing equipment among the ruins of the settlement. Jesus was said to have cursed the village, warning it faced worse treatment than Sodom – a city destroyed by God in the Old Testament. Although Bethsaida did not meet the calamitous end Jesus foretold, it was ultimately abandoned.'Fortunately Jesus did not say when the town will be destroyed,' joked Dr Arav.'So in the 4th century it was abandoned and, without maintenance, the buildings collapsed.'The professor also threw down the gauntlet to archaeologists who claim the nearby site of El-Araj is the true Bethsaida.He believes that what they have actually found is a former military camp.Archaeologists have been working for 32 years to prove that the site of the city cursed to destruction by Jesus once stood at the El-Tell excavation siteThough Et-Tell is over a mile from the Sea of Galilee contrary to the biblical description of Bethsaida as a place accessible by boat the dig site may have been closer in ancient times'This is an outstanding achievement, but it is not Bethsaida mentioned in the ancient sources,' he said.'They simply do not meet the prerequisites mentioned above, but they fit perfectly the military camp.'I would also request that the directors of the dig at El-Araj publish a peer-reviewed article stating their discoveries.'They failed to do it so far and everything the archaeological community knows about their finds comes from sketchy briefing by journalists in newspapers.'This is, of course, not enough,’ he said.
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2023: Top 7 Candidates That Could Be APC Presidential Flag Bearer
~1.6 mins read
Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, Igbere TV has compiled the list seven (7) possible candidates that could be flag bearer for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
This list is made according to information gathered from sources within the ruling party.
1. Ashiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu:
Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu, is a Nigerian politician and the current national leader of the All Progressives Congress. He had previously served as the Governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007.
2. Orji Uzor Kalu:
Orji Uzor Kalu is a Nigerian Politician and businessperson. He is the chairman of SLOK Holding and the Daily Sun and New Telegraph newspapers in Nigeria, who served as the Governor of Abia State, Nigeria from May 29, 1999, to May 29, 2007.
3. Nasir El Rufai:
Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai is a Nigerian politician who is the Governor of Kaduna State, in office since 2015. He was previously the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory from 2003 to 2007; and the director of the Bureau of Public Enterprises. He is a founding member of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
4. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo:
Oluyemi Oluleke "Yemi" Osinbajo SAN, GCON is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who is currently serving as the Vice President of Nigeria, in office since 29 May 2015.
5. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi:
Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi is a Nigerian politician who is currently serving as the Minister of Transportation in the cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari. He previously served in oil-rich Rivers State as Governor of Rivers State from 2007 to 2015 and Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly from 1999 to 2007.
6. Kayode Fayemi:
John Olukayode Fayemi, is a Nigerian politician who is currently serving as the Governor of Ekiti State, in office since 16 October 2018. He previously served in office between 2010 and 2014 before losing re-election to Ayodele Fayose.
7. Ahmed Lawan:
Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan is a Nigerian senator who serves as the President of the Senate of Nigeria. He represent Yobe North Constituency of Yobe State under the All Progressive Congress. His tenure as a senator started since 2007 Nigeria general election.
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