I am now back in Israel. Today I went to Sepphoris as well as Bet Ha Sha'erim. The second location is where rabbi Judah ha Nasi is bured, He edited the Mishnah in about AD 180-200. This codified the oral law into written form and is an anthology of mostly legal interpretations on various topics.
We also went to Sepphoris, a key city in the Galilee with Greco-Roman roots. Here one can find the most famous mosaic in Israel, part of a wealthy Roman influenced house from just after the time of Jesus. The city is one in which Jesus likely worked, if he shared Joseph's trade as a carpenter and craftsman, since it is 4 kilometers from Nazareth and was the nearest major city.
I am here with Chosen People Ministries to observe the influence of several ministries present here. It should be an informative time of seeing what God is doing among Jewish-Christians in Israel, whose number has grown considerably in the last several years.
Here is the famous "Mona Lisa Mosaic" of Israel from Sepphoris:
Not sure if you heard of the new archeaological find. Thought you might be interested being in Israel currently: http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1215331162371&pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull
Pete:
I am aware of it. People need to be aware of overhyping on a find like this which is still important. It shows the people mentioned in Scripture are a part of the period. It does not confirm any plot against Jeremiah.
dlb
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