The Coins of the Gospel

The Coins of the Gospel

This brief study of the coins mentioned in the Gospel has helped us better understand Jesus’ teachings. Knowing the value of each one allows us greater objectivity in grasping the message the Lord conveys in those passages. That’s why we’ve titled it “A Treasure to...
The Prophet Ezekiel

The Prophet Ezekiel

Ezekiel was the son of the priest Buzi, and he himself was also a priest. In the year 597 B.C., while still young, he was among the first group of deportees taken to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar. Five years later, in 593 B.C., upon turning thirty — the age at which he...
Bible Portico debuts maps in two new editions

Bible Portico debuts maps in two new editions

Two new print editions of “Bible Portico,” a publication sponsored by the Saxum International Foundation, have been released in recent weeks. These new editions were made possible through the foundation’s collaboration with publishers in France and Hong Kong. The...
The Dead Sea: A condemned lake?

The Dead Sea: A condemned lake?

Western shore of the Dead Sea, between Qumran and Ein Gedi. Photo: Eyal Asaf. The Dead Sea is the sea of all superlatives: at 420 meters below the Mediterranean, it is the lowest point on Earth; with salinity levels almost ten times higher than those of the ocean, it...
Saxum 2024: Building Hope from the Holy Land

Saxum 2024: Building Hope from the Holy Land

Thanks to everyone’s collaboration, the Saxum Visitor Center has continued to offer enriching experiences throughout 2024, even in the current circumstances.  Here are some key figures: we started the year with 67 visitors, and by November, we reached 426,...