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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
What is the distance from Golgotha to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher?
According to Tradition, Golgotha is directly under the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. There were also a few testimonies that a Mount of a few meters once existed (see link).
However Golgotha, according to scriptures, was:
- Outside the city wall.
- Very near a gate leading into Jerusalem.
- Large enough for a large amount of People to gather there.
- Those standing there saw the temple curtain rip.
- Looked like the top part of a skull (Greek Kranion
- cranium).
Golgotha is on the other side of Jerusalem, outside the eastern wall, overlooking the temple ground. Today the gate is the Lion's gate, but at the time of Jesus it was the Sheep Gate. It is about one Kilometer east of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. (Refer to the links
and related questions).
Why is Jerusalem important in the New Testament?
Jerusalem is where Jesus entered on a donkey, hailed as the Messiah, the King by his disciples and the people; As he looked upon Jerusalem he wept for it, prophesying about its future fall (Read Luke chapter 19 v28-48). It is also where Jesus, the Son of God, thou innocent was tried and executed but rose again.
The main religions in Israel are Judaism, Islam and Christianity. All these are regarded as monotheistic faiths which means they all believe in a single God and not multiple gods like other religions.
Who visited Jesus in his manger?
The Bible only says that the Shepherds visited Him in the manger not much else is known
What are some bodies of water in Jerusalem?
Jerusalem is near the river Jordan and the Red Sea, but there are no bodies of water that are actually in Jerusalem.
Who was the chaldean king that captured Jerusalem?
The Assyrian Empire never captured Jerusalem; King Hezekiah of Judah was able to defend the city. This was an anomaly since most parts of Judah, including the #2 city of Lachish, were razed to the ground. The Bible credits Hezekiah's success to a Divine plague which decimated the Assyrian troops gathered outside of Jerusalem. King Sennacherib of Assyria's own documents argue that Jerusalem was allowed to be independent in order to taunt Hezekiah and force him to pay Sennacherib an exorbitant tribute. The Assyrian description makes far less sense since the Assyrians believed in expansionist foreign policy instead of simply reinstating enemy city states.
If you want the name of the Assyrian Leader who led the assault on Jerusalem and the rest of the Kingdom of Judah, that was KING SENNACHERIB.
What four sections was Jerusalem's old city divided into?
Armenian quarter
jewish quarter
muslim quarter
and christian quarter
What area in Palestine was Bethlehem located?
Bethelem is southern lobe of the West Bank, very close to Jerusalem.
Why is Jerusalem important to Catholics?
Because Jesus was arrested there. Because Jesus performed so many miracles there it was also were he died.
Catholic AnswerJerusalem is important because it is where the world is headed: the heavenly Jerusalem, home of the Saints of God. It appears twice in the book of Revelation, it is the city where God dwells.What is the major significance of the dome rock?
The rock from which the prophet Mohammed ascended to Heaven.
What did the babylonians do to Jerusalem?
According to the Bible Jerusalem was Leveled in the 3rd siege of Nebuchadnezzar.
For details see2 Kings 25:1-10.
What kind of trees grow in Jerusalem?
I would like to know what kind of thorns were made into the crown put on the head of Jesus Christ? I would like to know what they might have really looked like.
Do people still live in Jerusalem's Old City?
Yes. The jordanians killed and expelled all the Jews of the old city in 1948.
In 1967 when it came under Israeli control, Jews started tyo move to the Jewish Quarter in the old city.
There are currently approximately 3,000 - 4,000 Jewish residents in the old city
How did Christianity spread from Jerusalem?
Jesus' disciples. They cast the Seed of God's Word.
"Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto Me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: teaching them to obeserve all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world (age)." (Matt.28:18-20)
"...that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things." (Luke 24:47-48)
Is Jerusalem and Judaism the same thing?
No. Israel is a country while Jerusalem is a city. According to international law, Jerusalem belongs partly to Israel and partly to the Palestinian Authority, however, according to Israeli Law, Jerusalem is a unified city under Israeli jurisdiction.
Why did the wise men stopped in Jerusalem?
Bethlehem is a lot closer to Jerusalem than you might think: they're less than ten miles apart. So you've been following this star for a couple hundred miles, and it's hanging there essentially over New York City. Is it going to occur to you that you REALLY want Secaucus, New Jersey?
No, of course not, you'll go into Manhattan and ask "Hey, dudes, what's up with the star?"
Which two prophets prophesied the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple?
Ezekiel and Jeremiah, among others.
See also: more about the Destruction
What country are Jerusalem and Bethlehem?
Jerusalem is currently within Israeli territory and Bethlehem is currently under the civil authority of the State of Palestine.
When did the Romans destroy the 2nd temple in Jerusalem?
The Second Temple was destroyed in the year 70 by the Romans. The event is marked on the triumphal Arch of Titus in Rome.
A small group of rebels held out in the desert at Masada until 73 before they were vanquished. They choose to commit suicide just before the Romans stormed the fortress in order to die free.
Bar Kochba led another revolt in 132-136, and had some short term limited success before the revolt was crushed.
Is there a flight from Dubai to Jerusalem?
For direct flights, about 2.5 hours flying time. This is time 'in the air' and excludes ground activities.
Unfortunately, given the diplomatic situation between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, there are few (if any) direct flights. Most flights between Israel and the UAE have a layover in Amman, Jordan.
What do people in Bethlehem wear?
Today? People in Bethlehem dress in typical Western clothing, like t-shirts and pants.
There are 5280 feet in one mile. Therefore, 600 feet is equal to 600/5280 = 0.1136 recurring (that is, 0.11363636...) miles.
