Further discoveries have been made at Beth Alpha, where th Hebrw University expedition is conducting excavations.
A new section of mosaics, depicting Bible scenes were found, in the ancient synagogue unearthed last week. The figures depict the sacrifice of Isaac, showing Abraham with Isaac, the boy; the ass and the ram caught in the thicket. There are Hebrew inscriptions explaining the incident. These mosaics are believed to be the earliest complete example of Hebrew pictorial art.
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