"A team of geologists examined sediment layers near the Dead Sea, about 25 miles from where many scholars believe the crucifixion took place. Their analysis revealed signs of at least two significant earthquakes affecting the region. Disturbances in the sediment pointed to a major quake around 31 BC and a smaller seismic event sometime between 26 and 36 AD."
"Researchers noted that this period aligns with the years Pontius Pilate served as procurator of Judea, the timeframe in which the Gospel of Matthew describes an earthquake following Jesus' death. However, the researchers cautioned that several explanations could account for the seismic evidence. One possibility is that it corresponds to the earthquake described in Matthew's Gospel."
"Scientists can determine when earthquakes struck even thousands of years earlier, using a range of modern dating techniques. These include radiocarbon testing of organic material found in fault trenches, analyzing tsunami deposit."
Geologists examining sediment layers near the Dead Sea discovered evidence of at least two significant earthquakes in the region. Disturbances in sediment indicated a major quake around 31 BC and a smaller seismic event between 26 and 36 AD, aligning with Pontius Pilate's tenure as procurator of Judea and the timeframe of Jesus' crucifixion. The Gospel of Matthew describes the earth shaking after Jesus' death on the cross. Researchers acknowledged multiple interpretations: the seismic evidence could correspond to Matthew's earthquake account, or a separate earthquake near the crucifixion may have been incorporated into the biblical narrative. The study has generated debate, with supporters viewing it as crucifixion evidence and skeptics questioning the dating precision and causal connection to biblical events.
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