12 Sep HU Prof Discovers Oldest Known Jewish Synagogue

Dr. Mark Fairchild, a professor at Huntington University, has become quite an authority on early Christianity in Turkey. In a September 11 article by the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, he talks about his discovery of Jewish synagogues in Turkey, and gives insights into the possible work of the Apostle Paul and about the exodus of Jews following the conquest of Israel by Babylon.

Fairchild discovered in the city of Catioren what may be the oldest synagogue ever discovered, dating back to the time of King Solomon. He wrote about his findings in the current issue of Biblical Archaeology Review. Catioren is located 30 miles from Tarsus, the birthplace of the Apostle Paul. Fairchild believes it’s quite possible that Paul preached at this synagogue.