NE WS DE S K learn about God and the Bible. They learn basic math concepts, language sounds and early concepts, simple science, and social and emotional skills.” To look for an ECE program near you, visit: adventistfaith.com/ education. Are you an ECE Professional? Join the Pacific Union ECE Professionals Facebook Group by scanning the QR code.
Some of the over 20 early childhood education directors from around the Pacific Union Conference work together on an activity that helps groups learn collaboration techniques. This and other activities were part of the 2019 ECE Directors Workshop.
Prof’s Temple Excavation Uncovers Rare Ancient Altar Inscription
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hey found it back in 2010—a cylinder-shaped stone object partially immersed in the earth of an early temple site in Jordan. When washed with water, its mysteries would shed light on an epic biblical battle and reveal a very rare discovery—the possible earliest known written mention of the name Hebrews. La Sierra University professor and archaeologist Chang-ho Ji, along with several La Sierra students, found the
pedestal-like cylindrical altar in the ruins of a 3,000-year-old Iron Age temple at Khirbut Ataruz, which Ji discovered A close-up photo of ancient Moabite script in 2000. Ten years later, the temple grabbed international scratched into the surface of a cylindrical, pedestal-like altar found at a temple excavation media attention as the site in Jordan. largest such structure in the Levant. The temple ruins produced inscriptions in Moabite language and hundreds of artifacts, including the early Moabite script. carved pedestal altar that is nearly Read the full article on La Sierra 20 inches high and more than seven University’s website: https://bit. inches in diameter and that bears two ly/371pZP7 F E B R UA R Y 2020
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