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Berita 30 April 2026 136 views

Scholars Recover 42 Lost Pages of a 6th-Century New Testament Manuscript in Breakthrough Study

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have recovered 42 lost pages of Codex H, a 6th-century New Testament manuscript, using multispectral imaging and radiocarbon dating, revea…

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Berita 30 April 2026 167 views

Mysterious Booms From the Sky Puzzle Scientists, Pointing to the Atmosphere — Not Earthquakes

Mysterious skyquakes—loud booms heard around the world—are increasingly linked to atmospheric phenomena rather than earthquakes, according to new scientific research

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Berita 30 April 2026 179 views

Indonesian Church Council Convenes Pre-Symposium in Papua to Map Humanitarian Crisis

Indonesian church leaders gather in Papua to map a worsening humanitarian crisis, as conflict-driven displacement and limited access to basic services persist

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Berita 29 April 2026 194 views

The “Wife School” Phenomenon in the U.S.: Submission, and the Promise of Marital Harmony

An online program called “Wife School” in the U.S. promotes “proactive submission” in marriage, sparking debate over faith, gender roles, and the balance between harmony and equal…

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Berita 29 April 2026 197 views

For the First Time, Israel Appoints Special Envoy to the Christian World

Israel appoints George Deek as its first special envoy to the Christian world amid controversies in Lebanon and Jerusalem. Here’s what to know

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Berita 29 April 2026 161 views

Egyptian Convert to Christianity Faces Terrorism Trial, Allegations of Abuse in Detention

An Egyptian man who converted to Christianity faces terrorism charges in Cairo, with rights groups alleging abuse in detention and raising concerns over religious freedom

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Berita 29 April 2026 198 views

Coptic Christian Researcher in Egypt Appeals Five-Year Prison Sentence Over YouTube Content

An Egyptian Coptic Christian researcher, Augustinos Samaan, has appealed a five-year prison sentence over YouTube content, raising concerns about religious freedom and blasphemy l…

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Berita 29 April 2026 206 views

Biblical-Era Site Revealed: Massive Ancient Water Ritual Complex Discovered in Pelusium

A massive 2,200-year-old water ritual complex discovered in ancient Pelusium sheds new light on religious practices, cultural exchange, and possible links to biblical history

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Berita 28 April 2026 180 views

Only 5 Percent of White Evangelicals See Trump as Highly Religious, Despite Broad Support for His Policies

A Pew survey finds only 5 percent of white evangelicals view Donald Trump as highly religious, even as most say he defends their beliefs, highlighting a gap between faith and poli…

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