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What religions have holy sites on the the sea of galilee?
Judaism and Christianity
Who controlled Asia Minor and the Holy Sites central to the three monotheistic faiths?
This depends on the time period. Today, Asia Minor is under Turkish control and the Holy Sites of the Monotheistic faiths are under Israeli and Palestinian control. The most recent empire to control both areas was the Ottoman Empire, which lost control of the Levant region in 1917.
Is Israel the only country that is holy for many religions?
Israel is probably the country with the largest variety of holy sites for different faiths (Judaism, Samaritanism, Christianity, Islam, Baha'i, Druze, etc.) However, other countries also have holy sites that are multi-religious. India has a number of Sufi Tombs that are holy for both Muslims and Hindus. The Tombs of Ezra and Ezekiel in Iraq are holy for Jews, Muslims, and Mandaeans. The Chinese religions (Shenism, Daoism, etc.) often share holy sites and temples.
What are some of the the religious books called?
There are many holy books to help sustain different faiths. There are Catholic holy books, there are Jewish holy books, there are Muslim holy books, there are Christian holy books, and many other types of holy books for differing faiths. It helps to know which faith you are wanting to learn about. There are many online sources for differing faiths.
Does South Africa have a holy book?
Yes- South Africa is a multi-cultural country and all religions are permitted, so there are a variety of faiths and each tends to have its own holy book. The most common holy book is the Bible, which is the Holy Book for both Christians and Jews and the Koran for Muslims. Other faiths, such as Hindus, have their own holy books.
What are the holy cities of the three faiths?
Jerusalem - Sacred to Muslims, Jews, and Christians.
Why did Europe's Christians embark on pilgrimages To force Muslims from holy sites?
To force Muslims from holy sites
Does Christianity have a holy site near Israel?
There are several Christian holy sites in Israel, most near to Jerusalem. Probably the most important is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, but there is also the Via Dolorossa, Golgotha, Mount Zion, Tomb of the Virgin, Grotto of Gethsemane, the Chapel of the Ascension, and the Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem at St. James Cathedral. Outside of the Jerusalem area, there are a few sites in the Galilee (especially near to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee) and there are also several ruins near Ceasarea from the time of Jesus, which many Christians find moving.There are also some Christian holy sites close to Israel, but not in Israel. There is Mount Nebo in Jordan, the supposed resting place of Moses. There is also Saint Catherine's Monastery in Egypt which guards the supposed site of Mount Sinai.
What religions contain holy sites?
Most religions have holy sites, including the Christians, Jews, Muslims and Catholics.
Holy Sites of Christianity?
there is none
What are Muslims holy sites?
Yes
Why should Jerusalem be given to Jews?
Jerusalem, while figuring prominently in all three faiths, is most central to Jewish teachings than the teachings of any other faith. Furthermore, Israel as proven that it can maintain an Old City where all faiths can worship freely at their holy sites. (Palestinian claims about difficulty of access are about entry to Jerusalem as a whole, not any restrictions in the Old City.)
