On today's entry, let's explore scenes from the main ministry of Jesus Christ. The Pools of Bethesda (though now empty of water), is where Jesus healed the man who had been an invalid for 38 years (John 5:1–15). Archaeological excavations reveal layers of history, including a Roman temple, Byzantine basilica, and later Christian structures around the pools. A note from the writer: this is a pre-pandemic and pre-Iran ware tale.