Tag: History

Saint Ambrose, the Bishop that excommunicated an Emperor – a quick view

Ambrose had been Bishop of Milan from 374–397, whose multiple roles as chief opponent of Arianism, advisor to western emperors, eloquent preacher, arranger of hymns and psalms, developer of the cult of relics, and erudite author, only hint at the enormous influence he exerted over church and state in theWest, and at the originality
of his life and career. Continue reading “Saint Ambrose, the Bishop that excommunicated an Emperor – a quick view” →

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Hundreds of Hellenistic-period seal impressions discovered at Maresha

The ancient city of Maresha (located next to Beth Guvrin) contains some of the richest archaeological finds in Israel from the Hellenistic Period (ca. 3-2nd centuries BCE).
This was a time when the city was a major crossroads and commercial centre. Discoveries at Maresha have illuminated how the region’s diverse cultures and ethnic groups interacted. The city was conquered in 107 BCE, by the Maccabean King John Hyrcanus I. Continue reading “Hundreds of Hellenistic-period seal impressions discovered at Maresha” →

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