there are eleven gates
There are currently eight gates in the Old City of Jerusalem. These gates are historically significant entrances to the city and are named based on their direction or symbolism.
The quarter of Jerusalem that can be translated as 'hundred gates' is known as Mea Shearim. It is a well-known ultra-Orthodox Jewish neighborhood in Jerusalem with a rich history and a distinct community.
The term "Pearly Gates" comes from the imagery of Heaven being a place of beauty and purity, with gates made of pearls. In contrast, the Gates of Hell are often depicted as dark and menacing to symbolize the entrance to a place of punishment and suffering.
The Crusades wanted Jerusalem because it was considered a holy city for Christians, Muslims, and Jews. It held religious significance and symbolized power and control over the Holy Land. Many of the Crusaders sought to reclaim Jerusalem from Muslim rule and secure it as part of Christian territory.
There is a limestone ridge where Jerusalem was built. It is called Mount Moriah. This is the same place were Abraham was going to sacrifice Isaac many, many years before, long before Jerusalem was built. The Temple mount and Calvary where Jesus was crucified on is this same mountain (Jerusalem is 2,550 feet altitude). At the time of the crucifixion Calvary was out side the city wall.
No, Bill Gates is not a Muslim. He is primarily known for co-founding Microsoft Corporation and his philanthropic work through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Twelve Gates
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The number of gates of New Jerusalem as John describes them is Twelve. The traditional meaning of the number twelve is foundation.
The quarter of Jerusalem that can be translated as 'hundred gates' is known as Mea Shearim. It is a well-known ultra-Orthodox Jewish neighborhood in Jerusalem with a rich history and a distinct community.
I'm not 100% sure, but... Jerusalem??
No. The city gates are called: # Damascus Gate # Herod's Gate # Lions' Gate # Dung Gate # Zion Gate # Jaffa Gate # Golden Gate - Sealed gates # Single Gate - Sealed gates # Double Gate - Sealed gates # Huldah Gates - Sealed gates See http://www.answers.com/topic/old-city-jerusalem for reasons for the names. The twelve tribes are # Reuben # Simeon # Levi # Judah # Dan # Naphtali # Gad # Asher # Issachar # Zebulun # Joseph # Benjamin Read about them on http://www.answers.com/topic/israelites-2
Actually, Calvary was just a small hill outside the gates of Jerusalem.
Many many safety gates
It is probably named after the residue that was taken from the Jewish Temple into the Valley of Hinnom, where it was burned.
They weren't really. They were considered sacred as they were the entry to GODS chosen city where He was to live among His people
Lahore has 12 gates
The Gates of Paradise contains how many scenes