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An Israeli prisoner cleans an early Christian mosaic from the third or fourth century on Nov. 6, 2005, on the grounds of Megiddo prison in northern Israel. (Menahem Kahana - AFP / Getty Images)

Mosaic Discovered at World's Oldest Christian Worship Site Speaks of Divinity of Jesus

By Randy DeSoto November 15, 2025 at 6:00am

A mosaic discovered in Israel and now on display at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., affirms a central tenet of the Christian faith, that Jesus is God.

Some religions, like Islam, teach that Jesus was a prophet or a good moral teacher, but deny His divinity.

Others argue that Jesus’ divinity was not fully embraced by the church until the Council of Nicaea in AD 325.

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Archaeology, Christianity, Faith, Jesus Christ, The Bible

Randy DeSoto

Contributing Journalist

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."

@RandyDeSoto

Randy DeSoto wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.

Birthplace

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nationality

American

Honors/Awards

Graduated dean's list from West Point

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law

Books Written

We Hold These Truths

Professional Memberships

Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars