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Jerusalem is of interest to many Christians because it is the place where some key events in Jesus' life occurred. The most important among these are the events leading up to and including the crucifixion such as the Betrayal at Gethsemane, the Pardoning of Barabbas, the Via Dolorosa, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. It is also a place that will have significance in the future as it a likely place for the Second Coming to begin. It has always been of significance to God and to the Jews and as such is important to Christians. As many people like to visit and see for themselves places where people important to them have lived, so is Jerusalem to Christians. It is interesting to see and learn about a city of which you read so much. It isn't the main event, though for Christians and there are no requirements to make a pilgrimage there.
It is the place where Christianity began at Pentecost and it is at Antioch where the term 'Christian' was first applied.
It is where Jesus was crucified.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 6y agoIt is an important city to three major religions. Jesus was Jewish and he was crucified there and was suppose to have been placed in the tomb there. On the site today is a major church that believes it contains the tomb.
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Why is it important for christians to go to Jerusalem?
Jerusalem has some significance for Christians as that is where Jesus was crucified but really it is just a city there is nothing holy or important about Jerusalem for Christians. There is nothing important about going there.
Why is Jerusalem an important place of pilgrimage for Christians?
Jerusalem is where Islam's third most holy site, The Mosque of Al-Aqsa, is located. For Jews, Jerusalem is important because it is the site of their holiest place, the temple mount. For Christians it is important because Jesus was crucified, buried and rose from the dead in Jerusalem. Muslims, Jews and Christians all come to Jerusalem on pilgrimages to see it.
What was the most important city in the holy land to the Muslims and christians?
It is Jerusalem
What are the holy cities of Christians and Muslims?
The "holy cities" of Judaism and Christianity is Jerusalem. Jerusalem is important to Christians because it is the city in which Jesus was born. Jerusalem is important to Jews because of the great temple that was built in Jerusalem. The "holy city" of Islam is Mecca, where the Islamic people do their "pilgrimage".
Where do Christians worship in Jerusalem?
The official place of worship for Christians is the church. The Jews worship in a synagogue.
Why is Jerusalem an important place according to Christianity?
Christians believe that Jesus was crucified in Jerusalem. The crucifixion of Jesus and Holy Week is the most important time in a Christian's timeline.
Who captured the city of Jerusalem from the Christians?
AnswerSaladin recaptured Jerusalem from the Christians in 1187.
What do Christians pray to that faces Jerusalem?
Christians do not pray to anything that faces Jerusalem.
Why is Jerusalem so important to Medieval Christians?
Because in the Middle Ages , a lot of people were Christian (and if you weren't, you were considered a sin) and in the Bible, Jerusalem was the place where Jesus Christ was crucified (nailed to a cross) and was sent up to Heaven to God. Also Bethlehem is in Jerusalem and (according to the Bible) that is the place where Jesus Christ was born. (I'm not too sure this is right so you should still look it up if I'm wrong)
Why do Christians believe hospices are so important?
I think Christians don't believe this.Hospices are important to all people not so important to Christians.
Are there any holy places in Jerusalem which are important to Christians and Muslims?
There are several Christian holy sites in 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.There are two major important Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem, Masjid al-Aqsa and the Dome of the Rock Shrine.The Dome of the Rock Shrine covers the area of the Former Jewish Temple and therefore has tangential significance to Christianity, but Christians do not usually go there when they make pilgrimages to Jerusalem. Otherwise, the two religions share no holy sites in Jerusalem.
What city was conquered by Christians to remove Muslims?
Jerusalem
