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Jerusalem
The capital of Israel, Jerusalem is situated in the Judean Mountains between the northern edge of the Dead Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. It is a holy city to the three major religions –Christianity, Islam and Judaism. The city has a population of 780,200 as of 2009.
1,227 Questions
Why is Jerusalem important to many religions?
Jerusalem is sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims. They all believe it to be a Holy city. However, as this question asked about Judaism and Islam, only those answers are here.
Jerusalem's Importance for Jews:
Answer 1
Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religion and Jerusalem has been its only holy site for 3000 years, ever since King Solomon built the original Jewish temple there. The temple was destroyed by invading Babylonians and rebuilt at the same site (known as the Temple Mount) about 2500 years ago. It was then destroyed again when the Romans conquered Judea about 2000 yrs ago, killing a million Jews, expelling another million and enslaving the remaining million. All Jews who value their heritage feel ties to the holy land, where so many of their people struggled for the freedom to practice Judaism.
Answer 2
It is the only place the temple (that was destroyed in 70 CE) could be rebuilt. It must be rebuilt exactly where it was. This location, known as the Temple Mount is considered by the Arab world as occupied territory whereas the Israelis consider it liberated or reclaimed. (It was a spoil of war)
Answer 3
Jerusalem has been sacred to the Jews since King David proclaimed it his capital in the 10th century BCE. Although not mentioned in the Torah /Pentateuch, it is mentioned in the Bible 632 times.
Jerusalem's Importance for Muslims:
Answer 1
Islam; per Qur'an revelation by God to prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel; was started about 1400 years ago by Mohammed. However, Jerusalem is important to Muslims for two reasons:
- Islam in its universal meaning of full submission to God is the call of all prophets since Adam through Noah, Abraham; Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, Solomon,..., Jesus, and Mohammad (Peace be upon them). Many of those prophet who called for Islam (Submission to God) were raised up and started in Jerusalem vicinity.
- Prophet Muhammad in the miracle of "Israa and Miiraj" ascended to the Heaven from Jerusalem (where there is the Mosque of "Masjid Al-Aqsa" or Al Aqsa mosque). Accordingly, It is the third holiest site to Muslims. The other two sites are Mecca (or Makkah) and Medina. Jews believe that "Al Aqsa mosque" had been built on the Jewish temple ruins. Jerusalem is of course important to Christians, too.
Answer 2
For Muslims, there is the Dome of Rock, where Mohammed (PBUH), their prophet, made a nighttime journey to the heavens. It is the site where Muslims believe their prophet ascended into Heaven.
Also there is Masjid Al Aqsa, the Qibla where Muslims used to pray to before they had the order to pray to Kaaba.
Moreover, it is the place where most of the prophets existed and it is inhabited by Arabs long time ago, since the years of Prophet Moses.
It is where Muhammad (PBUH) rose to Paradise.
Answer 3
Muslims: Followers of Islam believe that their prophet, Muhammad, traveled to Jerusalem, where he was taken up bodily into heaven. He ascended into heaven for one night in order to meet with previous prophets and attain the greatest amount of revelation. Islam also recognizes King David as an Islamic Prophet and his building of the city enhances its sacredness.
Answer 4
For the Muslims: The city's lasting place in Islam, however, is primarily due to Muhammad's Night of Ascension (c. CE 620). Muslims believe Muhammad was miraculously transported one night from Mecca to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, whereupon he ascended to Heaven to meet previous prophets of Islam.
What is the holiest location for jews?
Jerusalem. (And within Jerusalem, the holiest site for Jews is the Western Wall in the Old City.)
Jerusalem is the center of Judaism. It is important to Jews because it was chosen by God (Zechariah 3:2). It was the site of the Akeidah (Binding of Isaac, in Genesis ch.22) and was later the seat of the Davidic Kings, when King David, Israel's greatest king, founded the dynasty that ruled Judah for much of its history, making Jerusalem the capital of the United Kingdom of Israel during his reign and that of his son, King Solomon.
Most importantly, it was the location of the First and Second Temples, where offerings were made to God and where His presence dwelt in the Holy of Holies (1 Kings ch.8).
When did Jerusalem become a capital?
Jerusalem was part of Judah. i still continue to search for the real answer to why Israel made it's capital city Jerusalem. It was at first Samaria. it states it in the book of Micah chapter 1.
Jerusalem was adopted as the capital of Israel by King David,
whose 40-year reign dated between 1010 and 970 BCE.
In modern times, Jerusalem was made the capital of Israel on Dec. 14, 1949.
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See also related link to - Statements of the Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, Regarding Moving the Capital of Israel to Jerusalem
Why was the Temple in Jerusalem so significant to the Jews?
Answer 1
The First and Second Temples in Jerusalem were where offerings were made to God. His presence dwelt in the Holy of Holies and was manifested in a number of miracles (Mishna, Avos ch.5). It was where Jews would go three times a year to celebrate the holiest festivals. Even after the destruction of the Temple, the Temple Mount and adjacent Western ("Wailing") Wall is the holiest site in Judaism.
It is hoped and prophesied (Ezekiel ch.40-44) that one day a third temple will be rebuilt in Jerusalem and that the Messiah will come to it. Jerusalem is the first place on Earth where the spirit of God dwelt, is considered sacred, and a direct link to God.
Answer 2
The significance of the Jewish Great Temples, like those of any religion, does not come the stones from which it is hewn, the people that populate it, the gold and metals that ornamented it, or any other physical characteristic. The Jews venerated the Temple because it was the way that they believed (and still believe) they can best interact and connect to the Divine Presence. The Temple allows for Jews to conduct additional commandments and further elevate their spirituality. The Temple was also a symbol for the unity of the Jewish people and of the singularity of God.
Answer 3
It was where the Jews went to worship God and it was the place of God's presence (Deuteronomy ch. 12).
How does Jerusalem cause conflict between Muslims and Christians?
This is a complex subject but, I will try my best to explain.
One of the reasons has to do with religion, the other territorial.
The first reason is religious. According to the Bible and other religious text, God made a promise to Abrahan of a blessing. It consisted of multiplying his inheritance like the gains of sand on the seas, and that his descendants would inherit the kingdom of the heavens.
Sara was the name of Abraham's wife, and she gave him a son by the name of Isaac. Agar war Sara's slave that became Abraham's concubine and had a son by the name of Ismael.
God promise that both will be blessed, according to religious writings.
Jews believe that the promise was for Isaac, because he was the son of Sara, the legitimate wife. That they are the descendants of Isaac the son of Sara, because hi was the son of the legitimate wife, and therefore are the recipients of the promise. Also that the promise was made directly to Sara by God's angel. Which by the way is also what Christians believe.
Muslims on the other hand, believe that the promise was for Ismael, the son of Agar, because he was the first born. According to tradition the first born is the receiver of the inheritance. Also that God's angel spoke of the promise directly to Agar in the dessert. That they are descendants of Ismael the son of Agar, and therefore the recipients of the promise.
The second reason is territorial. The ancient Roman legions inflicted a genocide of the Jews in 70 AD. Due in part to the indomitable spirit of the people of Israel, that despised the Roman rule, and created an unstable control in the region.
According to the historian Josephus: "Josephus claims that 1,100,000 people were killed during the siege of Israel, of which a majority were Jewish, and that 97,000 were captured and enslaved."[4]
Those who survived where taken captive and sent to Rome to serve as slaves.
Many fled to other Mediterranean countries; such as Egypt, Turkey, Spain
(then Iberia) , Syria Jordan, North of Africa, France (then Gaul), Greece, Cyprus, Crimea, etc.
After the genocide, the Romans introduced people from different surrounding nations, (mostly Arabic) and called the area, Palestine.
If you want further information about this go to Wikipedia under:
"Siege of Jerusalem (70)".
The Jews believe the land was given to them by God through Moses, when they escape from the ancient Egyptian (Pharaohs) rule, and have God given right. The Palestinian believe they have been there for thousands of years, that they are the rightful owners of the land, and are bitter to be taken from their land.
Hence, these two events are still today the major reasons of conflict between Israel, Palestine and other (Muslim) Arabic nations.
1) They both believe to be the descendants of the son of the promise made to Abraham by God, and therefore have the right to the kingdom of the heavens.
2) They both believe to be the rightful owners of the land due to historic events.
I believe that both have a certain degree of truth in their point of view. However, I believe the two should live together in harmony and share their homeland together. As far as religion is concern, I wont comment on the subject.
I hope this is useful, you could make further research on the subject.
What year was Solomon's temple destroyed the first time?
King Solomon began construction of the first Temple in the year 2928 from creation (833 BCE). The Ark of the Covenant was brought into the Temple in 2935 (827 BCE) and the Temple was completed a few months later.
When was the city of Jerusalem destroyed?
Jerusalem has been razed to the ground both in 586 B.C.E (at the hands of the Babylonians) and in 70 C.E. (at the hands of the Romans).
Where do jews worship in jerusalem?
It is the city of the King of Kings Jesus Christ. He was born there and He will reign there.
1) Jerusalem is the center of Judaism. It is important to Jews because it was the site of the Akeidah (Binding of Isaac, in Genesis ch.22) and was later the seat of the Davidic Kings, when King David, Israel's greatest king, founded the dynasty that ruled Judah for much of its history, making Jerusalem the capital of the United Kingdom of Israel during his reign and that of his son, King Solomon. Most importantly, it was the location of the First and Second Temples, where offerings were made to God and where His presence dwelt in the Holy of Holies and was manifested in a number of miracles (Mishna, Avos ch.5).
Jerusalem is called the holy city by the prophets (Isaiah 52:1). It was where Jews would go three times a year to celebrate the holiest festivals (Deuteronomy ch.16). Even after the destruction of the Temple, the Temple Mount and adjacent Western ("Wailing") Wall, which still stands, is the holiest site in Judaism.
It is hoped and prophesied (Ezekiel ch.40-44) that one day a third temple will be rebuilt in Jerusalem and that the Messiah will come to it.
2) As a result of the historical connection between the Jewish people and Jerusalem, it was seen as an intrinsically holy city and a place where God's presence rested. Jerusalem has become representative of the connection with the Divine. In addition, Jerusalem is seen as the source of Divine Law, as demonstrated in many Jewish prayers: "Ki miTziyon tetze Torah udvar Hashem maYerushalayim - From Zion comes the Torah and the Word of God from Jerusalem"; Isaiah 2:3. Jerusalem is also representative of the Redemption of the Jewish people from their physical and spiritual exile, because this exile causes the melancholy that the Jewish people experience by being apart from God's presence. The Redemption, which Jews believe will be brought by the Messiah, will result in the Jewish people returning to Jerusalem.
3) According to ancient Hebrew tradition, Jerusalem is the site where God took the very earth from which Adam, the first man, was formed. Read Genesis carefully; Adam was not created in the garden of Eden; he was TAKEN there. Jerusalem, because it is the first place on Earth where the spirit of God dwelt, is considered sacred, and a direct link to God.
4) Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religion and Jerusalem has been its only holy site for 3000 years, ever since King Solomon built the first Jewish Temple there. The temple was destroyed by invading Babylonians and rebuilt at the same site (known as the Temple Mount) about 2500 years ago. It was then destroyed again when the Romans conquered Judea about 2000 yrs ago, killing a million Jews, expelling another million and enslaving the remaining million. All Jews who value their heritage feel ties to the holy land, where so many of their people struggled for the freedom to practice Judaism. At the same time, Jews believe that all people should be welcome there, regardless of faith.
5) Jerusalem is the eternal Jewish city, and a symbol of a future time of peace. Jerusalem is also the focal point of prayer of the Jews. When they pray, wherever they are, they face towards Jerusalem (Talmud, Berakhot 30a), with love and longing.
The sentiment is aptly expressed in Psalm 137:
"By the waters of Babylon, there we sat and wept as we remembered Zion...." It continues to say: "If I forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its wisdom."
For thousands of years we remembered our exile and prayed for its end. Now at least we can do so from "up close."
What is religion is practiced in Israel?
Israel has no official state religion. All religions are practiced there.
Adherents of Judaism form a majority of the population.
Why is Jerusalem significant to religion?
Jerusalem is an extremely holy city to the three main monotheistic religions- Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
For Christians, its significance comes from the fact that Jesus preached here and was eventually tried and crucified.
For Jews, the city is part of the land promised to Abraham and where King David had his kingdom and also where Solomon had built his temple. It is also the site of the Foundation Stone, which is actually located at the bottom of the Islamic Dome of the Rock.
For Muslims, the city is important because it is the place where Muhammad is believed to have ascended to Heaven. Today, the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem is one of the holiest shrines of the religion. For sunnis, Jerusalum is the third holiest place, after Mecca and Medina.
When to pull Jerusalem artichokes?
You can dig Jerusalem Artichokes when the flowers die off and the foliage begins to yellow. They will only store in the fridge for about a week so it is best to leave them in the ground until needed. If you are in a high freeze area you can mulch them heavily to make harvesting easier.
Where can you get a sherut-taxi from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem?
You can catch a Monit Sherut to Jerusalem near the central bus station in Tel Aviv which is located at 108 Levinsky Street.
Distance between Jerusalem and Babylon?
The distance is about 500 miles as the crow flies. By caravans, the route would be about twice since it meanders.
What are the lryics to the song Jerusalem by the hoppers?
John saw a city that could not be hid.
John saw the city. Oh yes he did.
John caught a glimpse of the golden throne.
Tell me all about it, go right on.
Around the throne he saw a crystal sea.
There's got to be more,
What will it be?
I want to go to that city he saw,
New Jerusalem.
Jerusalem,
I want to walk
Your streets that are golden.
And I want to run
Where the angels have trod.
Jerusalem,
I want to rest
On the banks of your river,
In that city,
City of God.
John saw the Lion lay down by the Lamb.
I want to know everything about that land.
John saw the day, but he did not see night.
The Lamb of God, well, it must be the Light.
He saw the saints worship the great I am.
Cryin', "Worthy, worthy is the Lamb."
I want to go to that city he saw,
New Jerusalem.
Chorus
Jerusalem, Jerusalem,
Sing for the night is on.
Hosanna in the Highest,
Hosanna forever, forever more.
Chorus
A City of God,
Jerusalem, Jerusalem,
City of God,
It's the City of God.
When did Babylon destroy Jerusalem?
Babylon was destroyed in the early 6785 BC
Nope - it persisted until for thousands of years after that, until it gradually disintegrated between 500 BC and 1 AD. In fact, it didn't even exist that far back. (Probably)
Where is Jerusalem in the roman empire?
Yes. They were the ones who destroyed the temple in 70 AD after the first Jewish war. Even before this, in the time of Jesus, Jerusalem was ruled by the Romans, as it was part of the province of Syria.
Yes. They were the ones who destroyed the temple in 70 AD after the first Jewish war. Even before this, in the time of Jesus, Jerusalem was ruled by the Romans, as it was part of the province of Syria.
Yes. They were the ones who destroyed the temple in 70 AD after the first Jewish war. Even before this, in the time of Jesus, Jerusalem was ruled by the Romans, as it was part of the province of Syria.
Yes. They were the ones who destroyed the temple in 70 AD after the first Jewish war. Even before this, in the time of Jesus, Jerusalem was ruled by the Romans, as it was part of the province of Syria.
Yes. They were the ones who destroyed the temple in 70 AD after the first Jewish war. Even before this, in the time of Jesus, Jerusalem was ruled by the Romans, as it was part of the province of Syria.
Yes. They were the ones who destroyed the temple in 70 AD after the first Jewish war. Even before this, in the time of Jesus, Jerusalem was ruled by the Romans, as it was part of the province of Syria.
Yes. They were the ones who destroyed the temple in 70 AD after the first Jewish war. Even before this, in the time of Jesus, Jerusalem was ruled by the Romans, as it was part of the province of Syria.
Yes. They were the ones who destroyed the temple in 70 AD after the first Jewish war. Even before this, in the time of Jesus, Jerusalem was ruled by the Romans, as it was part of the province of Syria.
Yes. They were the ones who destroyed the temple in 70 AD after the first Jewish war. Even before this, in the time of Jesus, Jerusalem was ruled by the Romans, as it was part of the province of Syria.
Why did the Roman Emperor Hadrian banish Jews from living in Jerusalem?
Answer 1
Hadrian banished the Jews from living in Jerusalem as a punishment for their revolts.
Answer 2
Hadrian was responding to security concerns within his Empire. Jewish Zealots, a group of fanatic Jewish fundamentalists had risen up in an insurrection to make Judea an independent state not long prior. Their revolt had been put down and the Romans wished both to punish the Jews and prevent a second revolt from occurring. As the Jews valued their land, the Exile proved to satisfy both conditions. The Jews were effectively punished by depriving them of their ancestral homeland and Jews were prevented from revolting by being spread over too large of a space to effectively coordinate.
What did the Christians do when they conquered Jerusalem?
When the Christians conquered Jerusalem during the First Crusade, they slaughtered the entire population, rather than attempting to single out just the Muslim civilians, saying that God would choose among them in the next life.
When did the Romans expel the Jews from Judea?
Roman Emperor Titus expelled the Jews from Judea in 70 CE.
Answer:
The Romans never expelled the Jews from Judea. Rather, they expelled them from Jerusalem only.
Why was Jerusalem important to the Ottoman Empire?
It was the first city of Islamic state made, and was one of the holiest cities of Islam. It was also a well known trade route for Islamic pilgrims who often sold goods at Meccan markets to finance their journey for Hajj.
What happened when Muslims moved into the area around Jerusalem?
Nothing in particular. The arrival of Muslims in the areas around the city did not have any significant effect on Jerusalem and its organization. A far greater change occurred when the Muslims actually began to rule the city, because they reorganized the social hierarchy and they built the Dome of the Rock Shrine and the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Old City.
