Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered evidence
of an ancient Egyptian influence in the land of Israel long after the
Biblical exodus from Egypt, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA)
announced. The Israelites left Egypt; however, it seems that even years after
their return Egypt did not leave the Israelites and their descendants. More
than 300 pieces of pottery were found, some still intact, along with “dozens of
pieces of jewelry made of bronze, shells and faience, unique vessels fashioned
from yellowish alabaster, seals, seal impressions and cosmetic vessels,”
according to the press release. See the great photos and read article at -- http://www.breakingisraelnews.com/35671/archaeologists-link-ancient-egyptian-influence-in-israel-long-after-exodus-jerusalem/#5QYxkhrJ1Ji4zZUl.97
The witnesses, laying their coats at the feet of Saul, were the men that would cast the first stones at Stephen in Acts 7. Why did they all lay their coats at Saul’s feet? The Talmud contains a very interesting account of the act of stoning that may provide the answer. “When the trial was over, they take him [the condemned person] out to be stoned. The place of stoning was at a distance from the court, as it is said, ‘Take out the one who has cursed.’ [i] A man stands at the entrance of the court; in his hand is a signaling flag [Hebrew sudarin = sudar , ‘scarf, sweater’]. A horseman was stationed far away but within sight of him. If one [of the judges] says, ‘I have something [more] to say in his favor,’ he [the signaler] waves the sudarin , and the horseman runs and stops them [from stoning him]. Even if [the condemned person] himself says, ‘I have something to say in my favor,’ they bring him back, even four of five times, only provided that there is some substance to...
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