Description

Dagger Blade from the Time of Jesus

In the first century AD tensions were high in Judea. Rebellious whispers grew louder as Jewish Zealots began to plan a revolt against the rule of Rome. Even one of Jesus’ own disciples was a Zealot rebel. The rebellion came to a head in AD 66, but the Zealots had underestimated the Romans. By AD 70, Jerusalem lay in ruins and thousands of Jewish people were dead.

This bronze dagger blade, dating to the Roman period, is a reminder of this bloody time in history. The people had looked for a messiah to lead them to battle against Rome. Jesus came as the Messiah, but he brought a message of deliverance from sin rather than from Rome.

“These things I have spoken to you that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33

Details:

This dagger is made of forged bronze. The blade has a diamond-shaped cross-section, and it tapers to a sharp point. The opposite end has a pointed flange with a hole in it to attach it securely to a handle. The handle would have likely been of wood or bone.

Length:14.5″ / 37 cm.

Width:1.5″ / 4 cm.

Antiquities from the land of the Bible are great investments and teaching tools. They bring the Bible to life in a tangible way, connecting the stories of the Bible with real artifacts that illuminate the text.

Comes with a certificate of authenticity and all required documents for export approval.

Shipped direct from Jerusalem.

Zak’s Antiquities is the website of Zak’s fine art and antiquities located on the Christian Quarter road in Jerusalem’s Old City. The shop began in 1964 and has remained as a family owned and operated business till this day. For the past 50 years Zak’s Antiquities has sold ancient coins, antiquities and art authentic to Israel and Jerusalem.