Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned “Jesus Christ Superstar” in an interview with EWTN’s “The World Over.”

When asked if he would consider bringing the show to the Kennedy Center, Rubio said, “I mean, obviously, look, that stuff’s done to be provocative and to insinuate, but I think for people of faith, none of this should be new.”

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“It’s been true from the beginning in Christianity, it’s been – Christianity has been mocked, Christianity has been attacked from its very inception,” he said. “In fact, the Church has traditionally been at its strongest when it’s the persecuted church, it’s been at its weakest when it sort of gets consumed by the culture.”

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Rubio added that “by definition, Christianity has always been countercultural. It was from its earliest days, and it’s been at its strongest and most vibrant.”

“Now, that doesn’t mean we seek persecution or we don’t take it on. It does,” he noted, “But I think we should understand that, that Christ’s own command and Christ’s own words, he tells us they’re going to hate you because of me.”

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During the same interview, Rubio discussed several peace agreements, including those with Cambodia and the Congo, that affect Christians in the region.

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“Well, unfortunately in those places, you have these Islamist jihadist elements operating inside the country that deliberately target Christian communities and others, but they target Christians, especially in Nigeria, as you pointed out,” Rubio explained. “And so, I think what we want to do is work closely with Nigerian authorities to prevent that. They have to make it a priority to prevent it.”

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Arguably the most intriguing and controversial religious relic in the world, the Shroud of Turin, is facing major scrutiny from new 3D findings published in the academic journal Archaeometry. CBN’s Raj Nair spoke with Shroud expert Dr. Jeremiah Johnston to break down the controversy.

RAJ NAIR: All right, my brother, let’s get right to the controversy. What is in this new finding?

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DR. JEREMIAH JOHNSTON: Yeah, well, I just kind of laugh when it’s being so boisterously said that the shroud has been debunked. What we’re discussing is a Brazilian designer that used a free software that anyone could use, a free 3D software, to attempt to prove that the shroud could never have been wrapped on Jesus’ body. That was the big finding. And of course, that was what was published, rightly as you mentioned, in the Journal of Archeometry. However, media has just absolutely gone ablaze saying that, oh, the shroud, based on this finding, did not cover the body of Jesus. The shroud has been debunked. Anyone who has spent two minutes studying the shroud begins to laugh because this is not a scientific study. This isn’t even a new finding.

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The STURP (Shroud of Turin Research Project) team in 1978, which consisted, Raj, as you know, of 33 of the world’s greatest scientists, most of which who were not believers, concluded that the shroud could not have been caused by contact with the body through a scorch or through a bas-relief. And so what Cicero Moraes, the Brazilian designer, is saying, he essentially took a low relief sculpture and he used all this in 3D modeling, okay? And he wrapped the shroud around it and he said, well, this would have caused the mask of Agamemnon effect. Jesus’ body would not have looked so sharp. It would have been so much more distorted. And that’s what his 3D model is pointing out, except he completely ignores the chemistry. He completely ignores all the forensic aspects of what we now know of the shroud. And so it really is laughable to think that this would call into question any of the scientific findings.

It’s interesting that when this big article was released was right during the international conference on the Shroud of Turin in St. Louis, Missouri, where I and many other thinkers, scholars, and those that actually read and create the science and actually attest to it, we were actually studying and having the conference when this thing came out. So the timing is intriguing as well.

NAIR: So in your opinion, this whole 3D statue thing just doesn’t fit the bill?

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JOHNSTON: Oh, it doesn’t hold water, not just in my opinion. Let me be very clear. In the scientific findings of the 1978 STURP project, the Shroud research team proved that the image in the cloth that you are showing visuals of, the image in the cloth could not be created through physical contact using a low relief sculpture. It proved that, not through scorching, not through heat. It proved there is no pigment, there is no dye. This is not a man-made image. That is what the scientist proved.

And so the fact, I give Cicero credit, he’s come out with a novel approach while ignoring all of the forensic data saying, hey, it couldn’t have happened. And again, that’s not how we do science. That’s not how we do scholarship. That’s not how I do scholarship. I always, always reproduce my opponent’s findings in their best possible light. That certainly did not happen. He essentially ignored all of the science about the shroud formation and said, oh, here’s how it could have happened. And again, any of us who’ve read about it just kind of laugh about it.

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And it gives us a neat opportunity to remind people that the shroud is the most studied artifact in the world. It’s not just a relic, it’s an artifact because you can study it with the physical sciences. But Raj, just to remind you and your amazing audience, it’s also the most lied about artifact in the world. This is an artifact that outside of scripture, it attests to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In many ways, the shroud is the fifth gospel and no other artifact does that. It tests to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus outside of scriptures. And I think that’s why it’s always talked about and always interested in these different claims.

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In recent videos, conservative commentator Candace Owens has propagated misleading claims about the Star of David, accusing Israel of harboring cultic or occultic symbolism. However, these accusations are not only unfounded but also reflect a misunderstanding of history and symbolism.

One of the reasons Owens labeled Israel as a “cult nation” is because the Star of David has six points, like a hexagram. Owens claimed:

They’re even lying about the history of the Star of David. It’s a hexagram. It’s a cult. You can’t just wipe that away. It’s not even a long time ago. There’s tons of books. It’s showing you that that’s a hexagram. What are you pretending? It’s a cultic.

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Yet, this claim fails under basic scrutiny. Jonathan Cahn recently addressed Owens’ statements, highlighting the error clearly. Cahn points out that the term “hexagram” — comes from the Greek word hexa, meaning six, simply describing a six-pointed star shape. “The word hexagram has nothing to do with the word hex as in a cult,” says Cahn. That comes from the German word in the 19th century. Hexagram comes from the Greek hexa, which simply means six. It’s a six-pointed star.”

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This basic geometric shape has existed for thousands of years and appears across numerous cultures and religions. Far from being unique to Judaism or Israel, the six-pointed star has been found in Babylonian, Indian and Egyptian artifacts. Within Jewish tradition, the Star of David is associated with King David and Solomon, symbolizing heritage and faith rather than any cultic activity.

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This point dismantles the idea that ancient symbols automatically indicate occult or cultic practices. The cross, central to Christianity, also has origins in pagan cultures—yet no one equates Christianity with occultism for that reason.

Cahn further points out the inconsistency in targeting the Star of David while ignoring other common symbols: “…you could accuse all the nations by this logic that have a five-pointed star on their flag which is the outline of the pentagram and the pentagram is used in Satan worship.”

Countries like the United States, China, Cuba and Venezuela prominently feature five-pointed stars in their flags, which some associate with the pentagram — a symbol historically linked to occult and satanic practices. Yet no one seriously claims these nations are cultic based on their flag’s star design.

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In conclusion, Cahn emphasizes that Owens’ accusations are baseless. “What does Owens’ charge mean? Absolutely nothing. Just as most of what she says regarding any of these things.”

The misinformation around the Star of David reveals more about the spread of anti-Semitic and anti-Israel conspiracy theories than any historical or symbolic truth. Symbols, especially ancient geometric shapes, carry varied meanings across cultures and cannot be weaponized to unfairly target nations, people groups or religions.

Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is enforcing a sweeping overhaul of university research following Trump-era federal rollbacks. DeSantis’s accountability team is reviewing and terminating grant projects across the state to purge what he and President Trump call ideological bias in higher education.

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Florida universities are being swept into an aggressive new regime of research oversight. More than 90 federal grants were terminated under Trump‑era guidelines targeting topics like diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), climate and misinformation.

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Rather than resist, DeSantis has aligned with the federal push. His state’s government accountability “DOGE” team is auditing academic research projects and recommending cuts in line with the new Trump administration agenda.

“The Trump administration is working hard to get some of the rot out of higher education, the intellectual rot, the ideological rot,” DeSantis declared during a recent Jacksonville event.

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This partnership signals a rare convergence between the White House and Florida’s governor, united in targeting perceived ideological excesses. As federal policy shifts, DeSantis has not just tolerated but embraced the change, actively scrubbing state academic funding in concert with the Trump administration.

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The move deeply restructures how higher education research operates in Florida, injecting political oversight into the academic funding process.

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Did you know that God has 19 names? Each of His names reveal something new and exciting about God’s character that can minister specifically to your needs.

Marilyn Hickey, along with her daughter Sarah Bowling and granddaughter Isabell Bowling, discuss the glory of knowing Jehovah Jireh, our Provider, and our right standing with God knowing Jehovah Tsidkenu.

The name of God that deals with provision is Jehovah Jireh, our Provider—which brings us peace, joy, favor—whatever our need is. In your life, you may have a lack of finances, wisdom, favor, direction, resources or energy, but Jehovah Jireh will provide.

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Isabell says she relies on Jehovah Jireh every day. “There was a time when I was fund raising for a mission trip, and I was $3,000 short. I was 16 at the time and didn’t have $3,000 on hand. I prayed and sent out ministry letters, and it was getting to the point where if I didn’t have the money, I was going to be off the team. The night before the deadline, I received a check in the mail for $3,000. That was the first time the Lord had provided financially for me.” That provision represented a destiny-changing moment. “That trip ended up changing my life, setting me on a trajectory to where I am today,” she says. 

Seeing God work in your life is amazing. “Jehovah Jireh is growing your faith for more and more provision,” says Isabelle. “He will supply all your needs—today, tomorrow, and in the future.”

When she thinks of the Lord our Provider, Sarah Bowling recalls the time when Abraham was about to sacrifice Isaac. “He’s got Isaac tied up on the altar, he’s got the knife, and he’s about ready to sacrifice Isaac—and he still has confidence that God will be his provision. This is the first time where we see Jehovah Jireh in the Bible.”

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Marilyn adds, “Sometimes God brings us to the end of ourself so we can trust Him. And He gives us bigger miracles. In the story of Abraham and Isaac, the big miracle was the deliverance, the ram in the thicket. Abraham and Isaac had to trust God, or sink.”

In the story, Abraham tells his servants, ‘I and the lad will go and worship, and we will come back to you.’ Sarah says, “I find that so encouraging that Abraham believed God, even though he was supposed to sacrifice Isaac.” 

“What faith Abraham had, and what relief he must have felt,” says Isabell. “God had Abraham down to wire. Isaac must have been freaked out. But at the last second, the Lord provided.”

Jehovah Tsidkenu, another name of God, means the Lord is our Righteousness. “There are times when we don’t feel holy or right with God,” Marilyn says. “But He is our righteousness. We are righteous in Him. We might not feel righteous, but He is our righteousness.”

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Isabell explains, “In Hebrew, Tsidk is ‘righteous’ and enu is ‘for us.’ So, it means the Lord is our righteousness. Righteousness is right living. It’s what happens after you give your life to Christ. When you repent, you turn righteous. It’s an identity-thing. Righteousness is not having to work hard to be deserving, it’s a biproduct of salvation. When we say the Lord is our righteousness, it means you don’t have to be in right living on your own volition, and you don’t have to work to earn your salvation. You live a righteous life by allowing Him to live through you. Many people have struggles with addiction—pornography, alcohol, drugs—the Lord wants to heal you of that because that is not who you are. It shouldn’t feel like a burden to live righteously, but a joy because you get to partner with the Lord daily, making decisions.”

The enemy is a liar, but God is present with you. God is infinite, there is no need you can have that God cannot occupy and transform.  

Marilyn Hickey founded Marilyn Hickey Ministries more than 45 years ago with God’s vision to cover the earth with the Word. Marilyn co-hosts a daily television program, Today with Marilyn & Sarah, reaching a potential viewing audience of over 2 billion households worldwide. Marilyn communicates deep biblical truths in a way that is understandable and practical for everyday life.

Sarah Bowling is on a mission to connect every one with the heart of God while loving those who are overlooked, excluded, and ignored.  Led by Holy Spirit and anchored in the Word, Sarah seeks to inspire all to know the unconditional and transformational love of God in our daily lives. A Bible teacher, author, international speaker, and a global humanitarian, Sarah also co-hosts a daily television program, Today with Marilyn & Sarah.

Isabell Bowling’s passion is to help people have a transformative experience with the power of God. She brings a fresh anointing of the presence and fire of God wherever she goes. Her faith and ministry was shaped by observation and prayer, watching the Lord work in and through her grandmother, Marilyn Hickey, and her mom, Sarah Bowling. After graduating from Oral Roberts University in 2023, Isabell joined the Marilyn & Sarah Ministries team where she stepped into a powerful teaching ministry with her family. 

The Perseid meteor shower will hit its incredible peak this evening, Tuesday, Aug. 12, through the morning time of Wednesday, Aug. 13. Here is what you need to know about seeing these spectacular signs from heaven.

According to , there will be a free livestream by the Virtual Telescope Project starting at 5:00 p.m. eastern time. The site also noted that the Perseids are most notable for “producing consistent meteors and occasional fireballs — ‘shooting stars’ that blaze more brightly than Venus in the sky.” This happens due to the earth making its way through Comet Swift-Tuttle’s debris.

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What’s fascinating about the occurrence of this meteor shower is that it is happening in between the last full moon that took place on Aug. 9 and the new moon that is set to occur on Aug. 23.

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This awe-inspiring display of the Perseid meteor shower serves as a vivid reminder of God’s incredible handiwork in creation. These moments invite us to pause and reflect on the majesty of the heavens, which Scripture declares as “the work of His fingers” (Ps. 8:3), proclaiming the glory of the Creator.

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As we gaze upward and see these signs from heaven, we are called to worship and acknowledge our Heavenly Father whose fingerprints are visible in every star and every shooting light.

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In a world often filled with chaos, these celestial wonders reaffirm that God remains intimately involved in His creation, orchestrating beauty and order that points us back to Him.

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In a candid walk down memory lane, “The Chosen” creator and director Dallas Jenkins has revealed his top 10 favorite moments from the series so far — not necessarily the most popular scenes with viewers, but the ones that hold the deepest personal and creative significance for him.

“These aren’t the best scenes per se,” Jenkins explained. “They’re the ones that mean the most to me as a filmmaker — moments where the writing, acting, cinematography and story all came together in a way that left a lasting impact.”

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10. Nathanael Meets Jesus

Filmed at night on the Utah set, this moment paralleled Jenkins’ own journey through failure and doubt. Jesus telling Nathanael, “I saw you when you were under the fig tree,” resonated with Jenkins as a reminder of God’s intimate knowledge of each person’s struggles.

9. The “One-Shot” Healing Scene

This was a 14-minute, unbroken take showing Jesus healing crowds while the disciples wrestled with their calling. Pulled off with only minutes of daylight left, Jenkins recalls “bursting into tears” when they nailed the shot.

8. Lazarus and Jesus Talk About Suffering

This quiet exchange between Jesus and Lazarus detailed what it truly means to be the Messiah. Jenkins treasures it as “quintessential ‘Chosen,’” blending intimacy with theological depth.

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7. Jesus and Little James

This scene recounted a heartfelt conversation between the characters of Jesus and Little James about why some followers are not healed. Jenkins says the scene “felt downloaded” as he wrote it, and many viewers shared it helped them reconcile faith with suffering.

6. “I Am the Law of Moses”

Jenkins noted that this scene was a dramatic synagogue confrontation inspired in part by a John MacArthur sermon. The slow shift from Jesus’ hometown support to rejection captures both the heartbreak and inevitability of His mission as the Savior of the World.

5. The Death of Ramah

This scene was a polarizing but, in Jenkins’ view, artistically powerful sequence. From music to cinematography, he calls it “our best work” in terms of technical execution.

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4. Nicodemus on the Rooftop & The Calling of Matthew

Jenkins highlighted two powerful moments as his number four top favorite scene. The first, which is the intimate John chapter three conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, followed by Matthew’s life-changing invitation to follow the Messiah. For Jenkins, these scenes represents “the culmination of season one.”

3. The Miracle of the Fish

The next scene that Jenkins discussed was pulled together against impossible odds, which helped him to realize that “The Chosen” was bigger than him. Jonathan Roumie’s idea for Jesus to meet Simon “eye to eye” added unexpected emotional weight to this cinematic moment.

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2. Walking on Water

Jenkins talked about how this sequence blends epic visuals with deep, personal stakes as Peter wrestles with grief and trust. The parallel moment of Eden praying, “Don’t let him go,” brought Jenkins to tears.

1. “You Are Mine” — Mary Magdalene’s Redemption

The first appearance of Jesus in the series remains the most important scene for Jenkins. If it didn’t work, Jenkins believes the show might never have found its audience. “That scene is the reason why many people watch ‘The Chosen,’” he said, noting its lasting impact worldwide.

Jenkins also offered honorable mentions, including the healing of Veronica, the lowering of the paralytic through the roof, the Beatitudes, the feeding of the 5,000 and Eden’s miscarriage reveal. While each holds a special place for him, the ten scenes above represent the heart of “The Chosen’s” storytelling so far.

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Country artist Anne Wilson is giving all the credit to her faith after reaching a major career milestone, surpassing 2 billion streams across platforms and earning a gold plaque for her single “Sunday Sermons.”

“I’m just in awe… two billion streams and ‘Sunday Sermons’ is now RIAA Certified Gold. All glory to Jesus,” Wilson said in a statement. “When I started this journey, I never imagined the songs that He gave me would reach that many people. There are songs that have deeply impacted my life and who I am today, and it just blows my mind that God has used some of my music to do the same for others. This is only a story that HE could’ve written. Thank you, Jesus.”

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The song is part of her latest project, God Story, an EP that she said is “rooted in my story, in God’s faithfulness, and in the hope He gives us in every moment.”

Wilson also shared her heart for ministry through music on Instagram, writing, “These new songs on my ‘God Story’ EP are straight from my heart, every lyric, every melody is a part of the story God’s been writing in my life. I pray they remind you of His goodness through it all.”

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Beyond music, Wilson is preparing to release her first devotional, Hey Girl, aimed at encouraging teen girls in their faith. “Hey girl… you were made for more,” she posted. “I wrote this devotional to remind teen girls who they are in Jesus, chosen, loved and created with a purpose.”

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The 40-day devotional draws from Wilson’s own life experiences, offering “real talk, personal stories, and biblical truth to help you navigate everything from friendships and self-worth to purpose, faith, and peace.”

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As Wilson’s career continues to rise, she remains vocal about giving thanks to Jesus, using her platform to point others to the hope and identity found in Him.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

From devastating earthquakes to rare volcanic chains, the Earth’s activity has been making headlines around the globe. For many, these events are cause for fear, but for Christians, they serve as a reminder that the Bible’s prophetic words are not only alive but unfolding in real time.

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Are We Living in the Beginning of Sorrows?

Author and researcher Josh Peck sees a clear connection between the recent seismic activity and Jesus’ prophecy in Matthew 24:4-8. “It says, ‘There’ll be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows,’” Peck said. “The question is… are we living in the beginnings of sorrows? Have we been in the beginning of sorrows for a while now?”

Citing the magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia on July 29, the largest in the world since 2011, Peck pointed out its unprecedented effects. “Seven volcanoes erupted all at once because of this,” he said, noting that the phenomenon hadn’t happened in the region for nearly 300 years. Scientists even confirmed that three of the volcanoes had been dormant before the quake.

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He also pointed to a series of earthquakes in New Jersey and New York, including two within days of each other and a cluster of six minor quakes just weeks earlier. “Everywhere is susceptible,” Peck explained. “Even if not enormous, it’s still a reminder that the East Coast is not immune to these natural occurrences.”

Science Meets Prophecy

Peck highlighted scientific discoveries, such as the Northern Appalachian Anomaly, a massive, slow-moving “blob” of molten rock beneath the eastern United States, but reminded viewers that, while researchers analyze the data, Scripture already warned of such global instability.

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“The increased frequency of these things reminds me of the birth pangs of prophecy,” Peck said. “It starts off small… a little bigger, a little faster, until it just blows up.”

A Reason to Rejoice

According to Peck, the takeaway isn’t fear, it’s faith. “These kinds of things have been prophesied,” he said. “And I’m sure in the end times, especially during the tribulation, this is going to get much, much, much worse.” But to the believer, these fulfillments point to a greater reality: Jesus’ return is drawing nearer.

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As the Bible says, the events it foretells must take place before Christ comes again. For those who trust Him, each earthquake, eruption and headline is another reason to lift their heads in hope.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

An intriguing discovery from Abraham’s era just may be provide clues into what it was like to live in the days of old.

According to Fox News, a Canaanite blade factory was unearthed in Israel, dating back to 5,500 years ago. The workspace as found in Kiryat Gat, which is located about 40 miles from Tel Aviv. No other space like this has been uncovered in Israel.

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As Fox pointed out, this news was shared with the world by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).

“The most impressive findings discovered at the site are large flint cores, from which extremely sharp, uniformly shaped blades were produced,” the IAA wrote. “The blades themselves were used as knives for cutting and butchering, and as harvesting tools, like sickle blades.”

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The factory was discovered within an archaeological site that has hundreds of underground areas that are believed to have been used for storage and craft production.

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The IAA further noted that this discovery is “…clear evidence that already at the onset of the Bronze Age, the local society here was organized and complex…”

It is also believed that these newly discovered tools correlate with the Canaanite time period and culture of when the father of the Christian and Jewish faiths, Abraham, lived.

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This remarkable discovery serves as a vivid reminder that the events and cultures described in Scripture are not distant myths, but part of a real and tangible history. For believers today, such finds encourage our faith, affirming that the biblical record is rooted in actual places, people and times.

Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.