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Israel
Located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, Israel is the only Jewish-majority state in the world. It has a total land area of 22,072 sq km with an estimated population of approximately 7.7 million as of 2010.
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Where did Christianity spread to from Palestine?
The land of Israel was not called Palestine when Christ's disciples first spread the Gospel. Jesus had given instruction to the disciples after His Resurrection, just before His Ascension: "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 Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world." Matthew 28:18-20.
He also instructed the disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received the Holy Spirit's power: "And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence." Acts1:4,5. After they would experience this, Christ told them: "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." v.8.
The disciples were to effectually spread the Gospel throughout the whole world. While the early church did spread the truth of Christianity to areas known today as Israel, then Lebanon and Asia Minor (Turkey), Greece and Rome, other indications show that they went to Babylon, Ethiopia, possibly India and Spain. Yet the whole world was not reach in the 1st Century.
But Christ prayed his High Priestly prayer for others who would spread the Gospel, ultimately throughout the whole world: "Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word..." John 17:20.
Paul made clear to Timothy the progression of spreading the truth of the Gospel: " Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also." 2 Timothy 2:1,2. There are four generations of Gospel witness it that pattern.
In the 19th and 20th Centuries, a great movement from England and the United States sent missionaries to many regions in the world, taking to heart the instructions of Christ and the Scriptures, to spread the Gospel to all the world. This effort continues on today in the 21st Century.
What was the Israelites most significant contribution to western culture?
The rejection of idolatry.
The long, rich history of Judaism gives the Western world much of its shape today. Many of the laws, traditions, culture and values are directly attributable to Judaism.
1) The Jews' monotheistic religious tradition shaped the Western beliefs about God.
2) The 7-day week, including a day of rest for everyone.
3) The concept of morality was also the work of the Hebrews, including the dignity and value of a person (whereas idolatry had tended to go hand in hand with cruel, licentious and excessive behavior, since the caprices which were narrated concerning the idols were adopted as an excuse to imitate those types of behavior).
Women's rights also were carefully maintained in Judaism. Israelite women could own property, could initiate court cases, could have their own servants, and could own fields and businesses; and the Torah specifies marital rights for women (Exodus 21:10). Today's laws giving women equal rights under the law are a by-product of Judaism.
4) Under Israelite law, everyone had recourse to the courts. A child, widow, wife, etc., could initiate legal action against any citizen to redress perpetrated harm. Compare this to those societies in which only mature, land-owning males had any legal status.
5) What is customary to be eaten in Western society is a reflection of much of the Judaic dietary law. With the exception of the pig, Western society does not eat species not contained in kosher law. Owls, mice, insects, rats, snakes, cats and dogs are not eaten by most Westerners and it is a direct result of Jewish culture.
6) Parents are responsible for teaching children. Illiteracy among Israelites, in every generation, was rare. Universal education in the Western world is taken for granted today, yet this is a recent development. In Judaism, however, it goes back 3300 years. Judaism has always maintained that education is the highest goal of man in his pursuit of Godliness. This tradition has now been passed on to Western culture.
7) Infants are to be protected and cared for, whether or not they turned out to be the gender you were hoping for. Compare this to societies in which unhealthy babies, or females, were killed.
8) Cruelty to animals is not acceptable.
9) Government is accountable to a higher authority. In other ancient societies, the monarch was all-powerful. Among the Israelites, however, the king was under the constant scrutiny of the Divinely-informed prophets, who didn't hesitate to castigate him publicly for any misstep in the sight of God. And, other than for the crime of rebellion, the king couldn't punish any citizen by his own decision. He was obligated by the Torah-procedures like everyone else (Talmud, Sanhedrin 19a).
10) A robber repays double to his victim, or works it off. Cutting off the hands of a robber is a punishable crime. Debtors are not imprisoned or harmed. They are made to sell property and/or work to repay what they owe. Compare this to the Roman practice by which anyone could accuse a man of owing them money and the debtor could be killed.
Western jurisprudence in general is based in part upon Judaic Torah observance. A quick look at the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20) and the laws that follow (Exodus ch.21-23) gives a very good summary of most modern law.
11) It is the responsibility of the community to support the widow, the orphan, the poor, and the stranger passing through.
It is important to note that every one of the above was instituted among the Hebrews (a.k.a. the Israelites) thousands of years earlier than in other nations. Here's just one example: Aristotle, who was among the greatest of the Greeks, and Seneca, the famous Roman, both write that killing one's young babies is perfectly acceptable.
What is the difference between Israel and the West Bank?
The West bank passed like a hot rock, through the fortunes of war.
It has passed from Ottoman to British to Jordanian to Israeli control after the 1967. Now to a semi autonomous.
The population of the West Bank is Arab/Muslim as opposed to that of Israel which is predominantly Jewish.
The West Bank is a HOT piece of real estate effectively cutting Israel in half leaving but a narrow strip. An expanding Israeli population has been making inroads into the West Bank.
The two populations are very different as far as culture, ethnicity, religion, hopes and aspirations go leaving a gap hard to bridge.
Is Israel occupying land illegally?
Answer 1
No, of course not. Israel became a legal nation on May 14, 1948.
Answer 2
Long Answer: In terms of international law, Israel is fully legitimate in its control of all territories acquired according to the armistices of 1949 pending a full and final border resolution through peace treaties. However, the areas of the West Bank and the Golan Heights (including East Jerusalem and the Eastern border of the Sea of Galilee) are areas that Israel holds pursuant to UN Resolution 242. According to this Resolution, Israel is allowed to administer, but not own the territories until a final resolution is reached. Israeli laws such as the Jerusalem Unification Act in 1980 and the Annexation of the Golan Heights in 1981 violate this standing in international law and may be seen as foreign occupation. Additionally, the numerous Israeli-built settlements in the West Bank are also a form of occupation contrary to the intent of UN Resolution 242.
Short Answer: Most of Israel's land belongs to it legally, but there are some areas under Israeli control that are considered to be occupied illegally.
What is the Hebrew word for might?
Might as in Strength = חוזק (khozek)
Might as an auxilliary verb depends on the context of the sentence.
What side of the road do Hebrews drive on?
It depends on what you are referring to with the term "Hebrews".
If you are referring to the Ancient Israelite States in the Land of Israel, the question is anachronistic. The idea that a horse (and any carriages attached to it) should stay to one side of a road did not come into existence prior to the last 400 years. If two horses/donkeys passed each other in Ancient Israel, they would pass each other on whichever side that they wanted.
If you are referring to modern Jews, they are not exclusive to one country. They drive on whatever side of the road they are required to in accordance with the laws of the given country. Specifically in Israel, which consists of Jews, Arabs, Druze, Maronite Christians, and many other ethnic groups, they drive on the right side of the road as is Israeli law.
Where might one go online to find information about El Al Israel Airlines?
To find information about El Al Israel Airlines someone could checkout the official website of El Al Israel Airlines. Here they will find information on flight status, baggage info, online check-in, and so on.
Israel is a country located in the Middle East, surrounded by the nations of Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Egypt. It is also bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the west.
What contributions did the ancient Israelites make to world religion?
Monotheism, the Ten Commandments, the Torah and the Prophets.
Judaism is egalitarian and values all individuals, both men and women. The wealthy have no privileges; and the poor are valued, treated well and their opinions listened to. (Compare this to those societies in which only mature, land-owning males had any legal status.)
Judaism applied laws, and rules of moral behavior, to all its members equally. The laws of Moses form much of Western legal background.
Quote:
"I will insist that the Hebrews have done more to civilize men than any other nation ... fate had ordained the Jews to be the most essential instrument for civilizing the nations" (John Adams, 2nd President of the United States).
"Certainly, the world without the Jews would have been a radically different place. Humanity might have eventually stumbled upon all the Jewish insights, but we cannot be sure. All the great conceptual discoveries of the human intellect seem obvious and inescapable once they had been revealed, but it requires a special genius to formulate them for the first time. The Jews had this gift. To them we owe the idea of equality before the law, both Divine and human; of the sanctity of life and the dignity of human person; of the individual conscience and of collective conscience, and social responsibility" (Paul Johnson, Christian historian, author of A History of the Jews and A History of Christianity).
What is the political capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
Has the Knesset (The Israeli parliament) and all other government buildings
Did the Romans control the Holy Lands or what is known as Israel today?
Yes, it is mentioned in the Bible during the birth of Christ that the Roman Emperor of the time required a census to be taken of the land
Did peter drown in the sea of galilee?
No.
The Roman emperor, Nero, was very unhappy about the burning of Rome, so he decided to blame the Christians. One of the more well-known Christians was Simon Peter, or just "Peter".
Peter was put to death on Nero's orders by being crucified (A common Roman execution method) but it was more horrific than even Jesus' crucifixion in that Peter was crucified head down.
How many states recognize the State of Israel?
Israel is formally recognized by, and has mutual diplomatic relations with,
all but about 30 of the United Nations member nations.
Yes it will work, you need an adapter from SAKAL for electricity, it costs around $50. One problem you will face is the games, the games in Israel sold as PAL, while US xbox version is NTSC, so if you are gonna buy games in Israel make sure to ask if it is PAL or NTSC. There are some small stores, that offers to get you the NTSC version, but it might take 3 days to a week to get to your house.
I hope that's helpful, because i have Xbox 360 from the USA, i still play on it, and get NTSC games for it from specific stores, but one down turn, netflix and buying movies or renting is not available because ur IP address is Israel :/
Har Eitan is located in the Golan Heights region of Israel, near the town of Katzrin. It is the highest peak in the Golan Heights and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area.
When is the first Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure taking place in Israel?
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will take place on Thursday, October 28, 2010. It is a five-kilometer run/walk, starting from Jerusalem's Gan Sacher and ending at the Valley of Hinnom, outside Jerusalem's Old City walls. The race starts at noon and will end by 4PM.
The Syrians have lost which piece of territory to the Israelis?
Note on "Winning"
It's important to note beforehand that Israel did not "win" the territories on two counts. Firstly, Israel fought and shed blood to gain those territories, they were not just awarded or gifted to Israel. Secondly, no one can "win" territories without a formal peace treaty awarding territories to one country or another. The Arab-Israeli Conflict has only had partial treaties and none of them have awarded territory conquered during the Six Day War to Israel. (1979 Peace with Egypt returned the Sinai to Egypt and confirmed follow-up discussions on the Gaza Strip and 1994 Peace with Jordan required Israel to cede the West Bank to a future Palestinian State.)
Territories
To see the list of territories for which Israeli occupation was legitimated subject to a future peace treaty according to UNSC Resolution 242 that were taken from Syria, see the list below:
Eastern Bank of the Sea of Galilee: This is the smallest peace of land (5 km square) that Israel recaptured and is the only territory from the British Mandate of Palestine that the Palestinians have never explicitly claimed. From 1949-1967, Syria held this piece of land, giving Syria direct access to a small portion of the Sea of Galilee and thus Israel/Palestine's main water source.
Golan Heights: This is a Syrian Mountain Range just north of western Jordan. This territory is small, but strategic, giving Israel a position where Syria cannot take military advantage of it. Currently, UNDOF monitors the border between the Golan Heights and Syria.
70: The Roman Army destroyed Jerusalem, killed over 1 million Jews, took about 100,000 into slavery and captivity, and scattered many from Palestine to other locations in the Roman Empire.
Circa 115 -117: Jews in Cyprus, Cyrene, Egypt and parts of Mesopotamia revolted against the Roman Empire in what is known as the Kitos War. This caused the death of several hundreds of thousands of Romans and Jews. The Roman Legions eventually crushed the rebellions.
132: Bar Kochba led a hopeless three-year revolt against the Roman Empire. Many Jews had accepted him as the Messiah. About a half-million Jews were killed; thousands were sold into slavery or taken into captivity. The rest were exiled from Palestine and scattered throughout the known world, adding to what is now called the "Diaspora." Judaism was no longer recognized as a legal religion.
135: Serious Roman persecution of the Jews began. They were forbidden, upon pain of death, from practicing circumcision, reading the Torah, eating unleavened bread at Passover, etc. A temple dedicated to the Roman pagan god Jupiter was erected on temple mountain in Jerusalem. A temple of Venus was built on Golgotha, just outside the city.
Basically the Romans expelled them. Jews battled with Romans for quite a while and were perceived as a threat to the Roman Empire. Some remained in Israel and continued to fight, but most spread to many different areas. There has been a consistent Jewish presence in Israel for thousands of years. In fact unified Jerusalem has one of the oldest recorded histories of anywhere in the world. Romans named Palestine after the biblical Phillistines as an insult to Jews. Palestinians are not actually philistines and did not arrive in Israel until the 7th century. Now Jews are denied their rights to all of Israel because they are small minority in the world and Europeans and Arabs have far more power than them. Other countries in the world act in their self-interest which is typically not with a very small population such as the Jewish people. It's hard to get straight answers about Israel because their is so much revisionist history and propaganda put out by Muslims and some people who dislike Jews, so be careful to double check anything you read.
What day did the Arab nations attack Israel?
The Arab nations formally declared War on Israel on the 19th of May 1948, the day after Israel declared its independence.
What fraction of the world is Israel?
if you mean land size,
The earth is is roughly 197 million square miles; 57 million square miles of land and the rest water.
Israel is roughly 10,000 square miles.
So Israel is 1/19,700th of the Earth.
What geographic problems has Israel overcome to build a healthy nation?
Israel contains desert areas, arid areas, rocky-terrain areas, and (in the recent past) swamp areas. The geographic feature most related to health would be the swamps (associated with malaria), which the Israelis drained. See also:
If you mean Israel the country, then no. I think you mean the Jewish state of Birobidzhan (see link below).
Who rebuilt the city of Jerusalem?
No one rebuilt the Jewish temple.
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