Biblical Archaeology

Is Jesus’ Crucifixion Reflected in Soil Deposition?

Is Jesus’ Crucifixion Reflected in Soil Deposition?

Thursday, October 22, 2026
The Gospel of Matthew describes an earthquake during Jesus’ Crucifixion. Sediment disturbances mentioned in a recent article in the International Geology Review points to the Biblical earthquake and may give a concrete date of the crucifixion. Painting by James Jacques Tissot. The post Is Jesus’ Crucifixion Reflected in Soil Deposition? appeared first on Biblical Archaeology Society.