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Week 14: The Megiddo Mosaic
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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview.
Part I: The Discovery of the Mosaic (0:05-4:12)
The Megiddo Mosaic, believed to be the oldest known Christian prayer hall from the early third century, has been temporarily moved from Israel to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, where it’s on public display until mid-2025.
Part II: As Significant as the Dead Sea Scrolls (4:17-6:25)
The Mosaic offers a rare and bold glimpse into early Christian worship with its inscriptions, including “Jesus is God,” and its recognition of both Roman military members and women in the church.
Part III: The Testimony of the Early Church (6:29-11:12)
The Mosaic reinforces the early Church’s high Christology, aligning with New Testament teachings and historical evidence, and challenges revisionist claims by affirming that Christians worshipped Jesus as God incarnate from the beginning.
Did You Know? (11:15-12:21)
Before Canada’s unification in 1867, diverse Christian communities across its colonies shared a vision of Canada as “God’s dominion from sea to sea,” embedding a spiritual unity and Christian identity that shaped its cultural foundation long before political confederation.
Recommended Reading (12:36-13:48)
This week's recommended reading, A Celebration of Faith: St. Athanasius by Cántaro Publications, highlights the courageous life of Saint Athanasius, known as "Athanasius Contra Mundum," who steadfastly defended the biblical truth of Christ’s divinity and humanity against heresy and adversity, as celebrated in his timeless work On the Incarnation.
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Chapters
1. Week 14: The Megiddo Mosaic (00:00:00)
2. Part I: The Discovery of the Mosaic (00:00:05)
3. Part II: As Significant as the Dead Sea Scrolls (00:04:17)
4. Part III: The Testimony of the Early Church (00:06:29)
5. Did You Know? (00:11:15)
6. Recommended Reading (00:12:23)
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