The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jesus/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Jesus | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jesus/ 32 32 12-year-old finds ancient gemstone in Galilean Jewish village cursed by Jesus https://www.timesofisrael.com/12-year-old-finds-ancient-gemstone-in-galilean-jewish-village-cursed-by-jesus/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:00:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833900 Sixth-grader Alon Horowitz finds rare 'Nicolo' stone, likely dating back at least 1,500 years, during community excavation at Korazim National Park

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]]> IDF confirms photo of soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon is genuine, vows action https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-image-of-soldier-destroying-jesus-statue-in-lebanon-is-real-vows-action/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:59:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3805677 Military says it views incident with 'great severity,' vows it will be handled 'through the chain of command' and that IDF will help restore statue; image has circulated widely online

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]]> Trump deletes meme depicting him as Jesus, refuses to apologize amid feud with pope over Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-deletes-meme-depicting-him-as-jesus-refuses-to-apologize-amid-feud-with-pope-over-iran-war/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:20:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3801524 'I thought it was me as a doctor and it had to do with the Red Cross,' US president claims about image, which Vance says was taken down because 'a lot of people weren’t understanding his humor'

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]]> Marble bowl buried 1,300 years ago in Golan church sheds light on ancient baptisms https://www.timesofisrael.com/marble-bowl-buried-1300-years-ago-in-golan-church-sheds-light-on-ancient-baptisms/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:05:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3792480 Found in a cathedral destroyed by an earthquake in 749, a unique liturgical object suggests the ceremony there featured three moments of anointment, a ritual never documented before

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]]> US right-wing schism over antisemitism puts ‘Christ is king’ at center of culture war https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-right-wing-schism-over-antisemitism-puts-christ-is-king-at-center-of-culture-war/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:29:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3771940 Phrase has increasingly been used by far-right figures as a hate meme targeting Jews, even as others use it as a sincere declaration of faith

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]]> Hangry Jesus? Rumbling stomach may have spurred iconic ‘cleansing of the Temple’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/hangry-jesus-rumbling-stomach-may-have-spurred-iconic-cleansing-of-the-temple/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:53:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3748837 A new peer-reviewed article offers an alternative reading of the famous Gospel story that saw Jesus flipping the tables of merchants and moneychangers

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]]> Long-lost Rubens painting depicting crucifixion sells for $2.7 million https://www.timesofisrael.com/long-lost-rubens-painting-depicting-crucifixion-sells-for-2-7-million/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:47:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3701777 Artwork was recently found in Parisian townhouse; was initially thought to be from Rubens workshop rather than painter himself, but authenticity confirmed after scientific analysis

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]]> Tucker Carlson appears to blame Jews for killing Charlie Kirk with story on Jesus’ death https://www.timesofisrael.com/tucker-carlson-appears-to-blame-jews-for-killing-charlie-kirk-with-story-on-jesus-death/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:16:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3648174 Speaking at memorial service for slain conservative activist, Carlson amplifies the conspiracy theory Israel was behind the assassination, sparking widespread criticism

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]]> Ruins revealed by wildfire boost Galilean site’s claim as New Testament’s Bethsaida https://www.timesofisrael.com/ruins-revealed-by-wildfire-boost-galilean-sites-claim-as-new-testaments-bethsaida/ Sat, 30 Aug 2025 06:16:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3628298 3-day blaze clears vegetation concealing parts of el-Araj on northern shore of Sea of Galilee, adding kindling to theory that location was hometown of St. Peter visited by Jesus

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]]> Roman-era gold jewelry found at Hippos testifies to wealth of city likely visited by Jesus https://www.timesofisrael.com/roman-era-gold-jewelry-found-at-hippos-testifies-to-wealth-of-city-likely-visited-by-jesus/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:24:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3605379 Although found out of context, unearthed ring and earrings shed light on ancient Galilean affluence in the first centuries of the Common Era

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]]> US transit secretary grilled for rehanging Jesus painting at Merchant Marine Academy https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-transit-secretary-grilled-for-rehanging-jesus-painting-at-merchant-marine-academy/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:22:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3600651 Entitled 'Christ on the Water,' painting had been moved to the academy's chapel following a complaint from Jewish midshipmen

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]]> Who was buried in Salome’s cave: A disciple of Jesus, a midwife or a Jewish queen? https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-was-buried-in-salomes-cave-a-disciple-of-jesus-a-midwife-or-a-jewish-queen/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:29:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3567574 New research suggests that a burial site once venerated by Christian pilgrims likely belonged to a member of Herod’s dynasty rather than a New Testament figure

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]]> For Messianic Jews in Jerusalem, Yaron Lischinsky’s murder was a personal loss   https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-messianic-jews-in-jerusalem-yaron-lischinskys-murder-was-a-personal-loss/ Wed, 28 May 2025 13:20:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3559628 Marginalized in Israel, adherents of the controversial movement maintain the holiness of both the Bible and the Christian Gospel, placing an emphasis on the Jewish identity of Jesus

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]]> Just in time for Passover, Jesus biopic ‘The Chosen’ premieres Season 5 in US cinemas https://www.timesofisrael.com/just-in-time-for-passover-jesus-biopic-the-chosen-premieres-season-5-in-us-cinemas/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:22:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3510531 Launching March 28, hit show doesn't downplay Christ's Jewish roots but takes advice from a Messianic rabbi. Season Five: Last Supper to see a theatrical run before heading to streaming

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]]> Echoing Gospel account, traces of ancient garden found under Church of Holy Sepulchre https://www.timesofisrael.com/echoing-gospel-account-traces-of-ancient-garden-found-under-church-of-holy-sepulchre/ Sat, 22 Mar 2025 06:44:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3505751 A landmark excavation, set to conclude soon at Old City of Jerusalem church, has offered unprecedented historical insights. ToI gets a sneak peek

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