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  1. Jesus and the Cross - Biblical Archaeology Society

    Jan 26, 2025 · And soon the image of the crucifix would adorn the walls and steeples of churches throughout the world, making the cross the preeminent symbol of Christianity. Steven Shisley, …

  2. Where Is Golgotha, Where Jesus Was Crucified?

    May 3, 2025 · The true location of Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified, remains debated, but evidence may support the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

  3. How Was Jesus Crucified? - Biblical Archaeology Society

    Apr 16, 2025 · Crucifix showing Jesus with his palms and feet nailed to the cross (Spain, 12th century). Photo: The Met Cloisters, public domain. How was Jesus crucified? This question …

  4. Roman Crucifixion Methods Reveal the History of Crucifixion

    Aug 14, 2025 · Explore new archaeological and forensic evidence revealing Roman crucifixion methods, including analysis of a first-century crucified man's remains found in Jerusalem.

  5. A Tomb in Jerusalem Reveals the History of Crucifixion and Roman ...

    Aug 6, 2024 · The history of crucifixion was brought to life when the heel bones of a young man were found in a Jerusalem tomb, pierced by an iron nail.

  6. The Staurogram - Biblical Archaeology Society

    Sep 30, 2025 · The staurogram combines the Greek letters tau-rho to stand in for parts of the Greek words for “cross” (stauros) and “crucify” (stauroō) in Bodmer papyrus P75. Staurograms …

  7. Ancient Crucifixion Images - Biblical Archaeology Society

    Mar 15, 2025 · Do modern crucifixion images accurately reflect ancient Roman crucifixion methods? Ancient graffiti may hold a clue.

  8. Crucifixion Archives - Biblical Archaeology Society

    Crucifixion was a method of punishment and/or execution practiced by Assyrians, Phoenicians, Persians, Greeks, Seleucids, Ptolemies and Romans during Biblical times.

  9. Rare Evidence for Roman Crucifixion Found in Second-Century …

    Oct 15, 2024 · A recent surprise discovery near Fenstanton in southeastern England, has shed light on the gruesome execution practice of Roman crucifixion.

  10. The Enduring Symbolism of Doves - Biblical Archaeology Society

    Jul 12, 2025 · In addition to its symbolism for the Holy Spirit, the dove was a popular Christian symbol before the cross rose to prominence in the fourth century. The dove continued to be …