Ritual Baths at Magdala

Magdala is believed to have been Mary Magdalene’s hometown which is on the shores of the Sea of Galilee; hence, Mary of Magdala. Based on my personal research, Mary Magdalene was most likely a very important leader of the early Church. However, this post is about Biblical archeology. Being a Biblical archeology buff, I receive updates every week from the Biblical Archeology Society on what is happening in the field. Below is an excerpt from an article on one of the latest discoveries.

"The most recent excavations at Magdala, by the Magdala Archaeological Project under the direction of Marcela Zapata-Meza of the Anahuac University of Mexico, revealed four ritual baths, or mikva’ot. These baths and the synagogue further strengthen the image of a Jewish city bursting with religious life (http://www.biblicalarchaeology.org)."

I find all this stuff fascinating. If you also find this stuff fascinating, you can read the entire article at the following link, and while you are there you can get informed on all other things offered at the their site, such as free E-books. Blessings and enjoy reading!

Discoveries in Mary Magdalene’s Hometown - Biblical Archaeology Society

Reference:

http://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-sites-places/biblical-archaeology-sites/discoveries-in-mary-magdalenes-hometown/?mqsc=E3885353&utm_source=WhatCountsEmail&utm_medium=BHDWeek%20in%20Review%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=ZE7A5FZ00.