Teaching The Astronomical Visualization Used For The Explanation Of The Ancient Ein-Gedi Archaeological Zodiac And Its Related Inscription

Astronomical analysis reveals that the Septuagint version of the Bible, translated from Hebrew in the 3rd century BC, encodes precise observations of the sun's motion and zodiacal conjunctions at the Vernal Equinox. This finding positions the text as one of the oldest detailed scientific sources, challenging assumptions about ancient knowledge of precession and planetary orbits. The study supports this conclusion through calculations based on the Ein-Gedi synagogue inscription and zodiac mosaics from Middle Eastern synagogues, demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of celestial phenomena that predates modern astronomical models.

Cohen, A. (2022). Teaching The Astronomical Visualization Used For The Explanation Of The Ancient Ein-Gedi Archaeological Zodiac And Its Related Inscription. Journal of Astronomy & Earth Sciences Education (JAESE), 9(2), 25–38. https://doi.org/10.19030/jaese.v9i2.10415