JERUSALEM (AP) — An ancient tomb traditionally associated with Jesus’ midwife is being excavated anew by archaeologists in the hills southwest of Jerusalem, the Israeli antiquities authority ...

Lifshits is a co-author with IAA archaeologist Nir-Shimshon Paran of the study in the latest issue of the IAA journal 'Atiqot ...

A cave in Israel said to be the burial place of Salome, Jesus' midwife ... in Jerusalem was a female 'extreme ascetic' "The family tomb attests that its owners were a family of high status ...

Is Jesus's tomb really there? And what does a single ... Yes, and entrance is free, though some parts of the church might be closed for ceremonies depending on the day. Just be sure to not eat ...