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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 between the state of Alabama and Jerusalem Israel?
the distance is: 6,607 miles. 10,633 kilometers.
How long is the flight from Philippines to Jerusalem?
A random search for flights from Manila (MNL) to Tel Aviv (TLV) shows:
OPTION 1: 17hr 35min via Bangkok (BKK) & Amman (AMM)
MNL - BKK Philippine Airlines Flt 732 Dep 07:25pm 14Jan,Thu
BKK - AMM Royal Jordanian Flt 183 Dep 11:35pm 14Jan,Thu
AMM - TLV Royal Jordanian Flt 342 Dep 06:15am 15Jan,Fri
Flight Duration: 13hr 50min; Layover Time: 3hr 45min; Total Trip Time: 17hr 35min
OPTION 2: 17hr 25min via Bangkok (BKK)
MNL - BKK Philippine Airlines Flt 732 Dep 07:25pm 14Jan,Thu
BKK - TLV Thai Airways Flt 4593 Dep 12:40am 15Jan,Fri
Operated by El Al Israel Airlines
Flight Duration: 14hr 30min; Layover Time: 2hr 55min; Total Trip Time: 17hr 25min
OPTION 3: 20hr 40min via Amsterdam (AMS)
MNL - AMS KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Flt 804 Dep 11:35am 15Jan,Fri
AMS - TLV KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Flt 461 Dep 08:50pm 15Jan,Fri
Flight Duration: 18hr 30min; Layover Time: 2hr 10min; Total Trip Time: 20hr 40min
What is the most famous mosque in Jerusalem?
Probably the Al Aksa mosque on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
Before Jerusalem became the capital of Israel what other city was Israel's capital?
Yes and No. There are several different cities that served as capitals of Ancient Israel such as Giv'ah (Gibeah) during the Saul, Hebron during the early Davidic Kingdom leadership, Samaria for the Northern Kingdom of Israel, and Jerusalem for the remainder of the Davidic Kingdom to the Babylonian Exile and during the Hasmonean Kingdom. Jerusalem is the current capital of the State of Israel although most nations refuse to officially recognize it as such because of its disputed status and maintain their embassies in Tel Aviv.
What is the Islamic view of Jerusalem?
According to Islam and Koran Jerusalem is a holly land and Koran says:
We blessed the around of Jerusalem
Also Jerusalem was the first place Muslims were praying to its direction and then that direction changed to Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the capital of Israel and where is it located?
Answer
Israel's capital is Jerusalem. West Jerusalem was established as the national capital in 1950; and in 1980 the Jerusalem Law made the entire unified city of Jerusalem the Israeli capital. It is located in the Judean Highlands in the geographic center of the country. It also sits astride the border between Israel proper and the West Bank Territories of Palestine.
The Debate on Jerusalem
It is understandable that Israel, being of holy significance to 3 major religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) and being one of the most fought-over and conquered pieces of land in the history of mankind, will spark a monsoon of debate, as to who owns what. But, the fact remains that the capital of Israel was proclaimed by the Israeli government and this capital is Jerusalem.
The issue that a lot of international groups have with the Israeli Declaration that Jerusalem is its capital is that the city defined by the Israelis as Jerusalem contains both de jureIsraeli territory (West Jerusalem) and the de jurenon-Israeli territory (East Jerusalem) which is owed, theoretically, to a Palestinian State. The UN Security Resolution 478 crystallized the international stance on this issue. If Israel, like East Germany, claimed that half of a city was its operating capital (i.e. West Jerusalem - but East Berlin in the German case), many international observers would have fewer objections to recognizing it as the capital of Israel. However, as the official Israeli capital contains territory that is not technically Israeli, many organizations and countries prefer to treat Tel Aviv, a city that is unequivocally Israeli and the site of David Ben Gurion's Declaration of Independence, as the working capital. Therefore, all embassies in Israel are in Tel Aviv.
When and Why was the Dome of the Rock built in Jerusalem?
The Dome of the Rock is an Islamic Shrine located on the Haram al-Sharif (Noble Sanctuary). This happens to be the same location as the Temple Mount. According to Islam, Mohammed ascended to heaven at this location.
The Dome of the Rock is located in Jerusalem at the foot of the Mount of Olives. It is basically a shrine with a Gold Dome Roof. It is said that Mohammad flew to Heaven on a winged horse from this same exact spot. It is the third most holy landmark in the Muslim religion. Mecca is the first most holy place. Medina is the second most holy place and The Dome of The Rock is the third. Incidentally, the Dome of The Rock is in the exact same spot that the Jewish Temple has been two previous times before. In The Holy Bible God advised Solomon that the Temple was to be erected on that one particular site and no where else. These places are called holy, but nothing can be truly holy other than God.
Where is jerusalem located in africa?
No. Jerusalem is in Israel/Palestine, which is situated on the southwest end of Asia. The universally accepted border between Africa and Asia is the Suez Canal, which is 175 miles west of Jerusalem.
Why is the Western wall of Jerusalem sacred?
It's because it's a remnant of the wall that surrounded the Jewish Temple, and is located in the old city of Jerusalem, at the foot of the Temple Mount.
(Note: There is no such thing as a wailing wall. This is a misnomer imposed by non-Jewish people who misunderstood the dinstinctive style of Jewish prayer, and thought it was wailing.)
Jews pray at the wall because for many different personal reasons, but in general, it is a place of prayer and hope.
Jews pray there NOT because God is closer to them there, but because they feel God's presense more clearly there.
Why are people more buoyant in the Dead Sea?
there is a higher salt content in the dead sea than in the pacific ocean for example.
they the same =.=
Under what king did the Babylonians destroy the Temple of Jerusalem?
The Babylonians under KingNebuchadnezzardestroyed Jerusalem including
Solomon's Temple, which was
around
587 BCE.
2 Kings 25:9 --
He [Nebuchadnezzar] set fire to the temple of the Lord, the royal palace and all the houses of Jerusalem. Every important building he burned down.
What is Benjamin Netanyahu's mailing address?
He can be contacted through the Prime Minister's office website. Use the link below.
How far is Bethany to Jerusalem?
Today, Jerusalem and Bethlehem are practically connected. It depends on where you're located in Jerusalem - it may take between 5 to a 30 minutes drive.
Were the Jews in Jerusalem before the Muslims?
The question answers itself. It isn't a matter of 'who' was in Jerusalem first, but rather which religion was first.
Any look at the history of Judaism and that of Islam, clearly show that Judaism was around before Islam, in fact Christianity is older than Islam.
Both Jews and Christians were in Jerusalem before Islam ever started.
Did the crusades free Jerusalem?
There were many crusades. In some the city was freed in some it was captured.
What is so special about the Dome of Rock?
No, it is an Islamic site belonging to the Palestinian Territories.
The actual "rock" in the Dome of the Rock, is the considered by Jews to be the Temple Mount and therefore the holiest place in the world for Judaism. (However, since Jews believe that only the High Priest can visit such a holy site, Jews are forbidden by religious law to come any closer than the Western Wall.) The Shrine itself is a Muslim holy site.
Which gate in Jerusalem led to Golgotha?
It was the Sheep Gate which led to Golgotha. The reason it was called the Sheep Gate is because through this Gate the lambs for sacrifice entered the city Jerusalem and went through the Susa Temple Gate, arriving at the Cell of Lambs and the North Side of the Altar, where the sacrifices were made. Refer to the link to the map of the temple (including Golgotha).
One of the reasons why it is obvious that they went through this gate is because those standing on Golgotha saw the temple curtain rip. It is also the closest gate to the Roman Quarter of the city, where Jesus was tried.
This gate was first built in the days of Nehemiah, and because it was so near the temple, the priests themselves built it.
Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they built the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even to the tower of Meah they sanctified it, to the tower of Hananeel. Neh 3,1
This gate is also mentioned in the Gospel of John, being next to Bethesda.
Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. Joh 5,2
Golgotha is actually directly adjacent to the Sheep Gate, which today is now the Lion's Gate, northeast of the temple and the altar.
Jesus carried his cross until he came out of Jerusalem through this gate. Simon of Cyrene carried his cross up the steep slope of Golgotha.
And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. Matt 27,32
John says that Jesus carried his cross to Golgotha.
And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: Joh 19,17
Because Golgotha is directly outside of the Sheep's Gate, John was correct in stating that he carried his cross to Golgotha. And Matthew was correct, together with the other 2 Gospels, in stating that as he went out of the city Simon carried his cross, following him. (Mk 15,21)
And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it behind Jesus. Lk 23,26
To see a picture of Golgotha, as well as how close it was to the Gate, refer to the link below.
Jesus was so close to the Sheep Gate that he could even hear what the people there were saying of him.
Those sitting in the gate are talking about me; I am the [theme of the] song of drunkards. Ps 69,12
What was the most important building in Jerusalem?
There are numerous holy buildings in Jerusalem. A list would include: the Western Wall, the Dome of the Rock, Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Other holy sites, which are not buildings, include Mount Zion, Mount Scopus, the Jewish Cemetery, the Mount of Olives, and Via Dolorosa.
Why did God destroy Jerusalem?
Jerusalem has been destroyed numerous times during its history. Most times it was due to military conquests or political revolts such as when the Roman general Titus destroyed it in 70AD.
Why was Jerusalem important to the christians and the Muslims?
My religious knowledge is rather limited but I do think that the Muslim claim to Jerusalem arises because it is believed to be where Muhammad descended into heaven. The veracity of their claim to the city however may be questionable as real fervency to own Jerusalem may have been the result of the Muslim General Salahadin who inspired a zeal to capture the city during the crusades.
