Jerusalem Burial Cave Reveals Names Testimonies of First Christians

Jerusalem Burial Cave Reveals  Names Testimonies of First Christians

 

 

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A "head stone", found near the entrance to the first century catacomb, is inscribed with the sign of the cross.

A first-century coffin bearing cross marks as it was found by archaeologist P. Bagatti in the catacomb on the Mt. of Olives. The Hebrew inscription both on the lid and body of the coffin reads: "Shlom-zion". Archaeologist Claremont-Ganneau found the same name followed by the designation "daughter of Simon the Priest."

 

One of the first-century coffins found on the Mt. of Olives contains a commemorative dedication to: "Yeshua" = "Jesus"

 

An inscription, found on a first century coffin bearing the sign of the cross, reads: "Shimon Bar Yonah" = "Simon [Peter] son of Jonah"

 

One of the first-century coffins found on the Mt. of Olives is inscribed with crosses and the unqiue name "Shappira" - a name which is not found in any other first-century writtings except for the Book of Acts (5:1).