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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.
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Which figures from Judaism are linked to Jerusalem and why?
Abraham sacrificed a ram to God (see Genesis ch.22) in a spot which according to tradition was located in what would later become Jerusalem (Maimonides, Hilchot Beit HaBechirah 4:1).
King David conquered Jerusalem from the Jebusites and established it as his capital city.
King Solomon built the First Temple in Jerusalem.
Where are some holy sites in Jerusalem?
The Muslim holy site that is located in Jerusalem is the Masjid al-Aqsa, which is where Prophet Muhammad (S) prayed during his night journey to heaven. This journey is mentioned in the first verse of the seventeenth surah, entitled Surat al-Isra. The verse is as follows:
"Exalted is He who took His Servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al- Aqsa, whose surroundings We have blessed, to show him of Our signs. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Seeing."
Al-Masjid al-Haram is referring to the sacred mosque located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
How old was Joseph when Jesus was born?
This is totally unknown. There is no historical record of Joseph, Mary, nor Jesus -- no birth certificates, no census records, no birth record, no marriage records, nothing. The only written record of any of these characters is the Christian bible, and the records in there were not contemporary -- they were all written anyplace from 60 to 200 years AFTER the supposed birth of Christ, making their authenticity suspect and of no historical value. With no records, it is impossible to say how old Joseph was.Some say he was 50 through 70. Mary gave birth to Jesus at the age of 12 to 16. In the bible it says he is very old.
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Of course you cannot take the technology of today and plan it 2000 years ago - and say - if they did not have our technolody of today - then they knew nothing!! Kinda foolish - don't you think?
Exact ages are not known and probably never will be. But generally - although it is never mentioned in the Bible, Joseph was 50 to 55 years old when Jesus was born and PROBABLY died when Jesus was about 12 - 14 years old. We know he was at Jesus birth and we know he was no longer alive at the Temple when Jesus spoke - as Mary is said to be all alone.
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"they were all written anyplace from 60 to 200 years AFTER the supposed birth of Christ, making their authenticity suspect and of no historical value" - is absolutely incorrect.
The written records, as accepted by the science of textual criticism allow for the historicity of the Greek records concerning Jesus. There is historical event regarding events before our common era, where the records date to the time of the event. At all. None. The earliest copies we have of Caesars Gallic wars (composed between 58 and 50 BC) there are only several extant manuscripts, and the earliest in 900 years after the events of Caesar.
Of Tacitus "Histories" (Of about 100 A.D.) - only four manuscripts have survived, they being approximately 900 years after 100 A.D.
The History of Thucydides (460 to 400 BC) - only eight manuscripts have survived, and they are about 1,300 years later.
In terms of historical records, considering there are thousands of manuscripts that have survived to the present day, from 40 years to 150 years after the originals were written, no scholar of note or with an understanding of the science of Textual Criticism denies the historical record of Jesus.
As to the original question - there are no records that indicate Joseph age.
Why do Muslims go to Jerusalem?
They go to Jerusalem (AlQods) because that is where the Al-Aqsa Mosque (Masjid Al-Aqsa) and the Dome of Rock Shrine are, in addition to several other Islamic places. The Al-Aqsa Mosque is considered the third holiest place in Islam and praying there is a moving experience for many Muslims. There are also the remnants of Mohammed's footsteps from where he ascended to heaven from Al-Aqsa. See the link below for more information on the reasons why Muslims revere Jerusalem.
Why is Jerusalem important to the state of Palestine?
The reason the West Bank and Gaza strip are important to Jerusalem may be lost in translation. Maybe the people still fight because what the elders have instilled in them the importance of the two.
Why did the muslims take over the city of jerusalem in the 7th century?
Answer 1
Muslims live in Jerusalem even before the existance of Israel. They are there as there is in Jerusalem AlMasjid AlAqsa (or AlAqsa Mosque) that is considered the third holy mosque in Islam history.
Answer 2
Muslims live in Jerusalem because they were historic residents of the city. Jerusalem was under the control of various Islamic Empires continuously from 634 C.E. to 1099 C.E. and again continuously from 1187 C.E. to 1919 C.E. As a result many people indigenous to the city converted to Islam and additionally, some Muslims from other areas moved to the area during those centuries.
Why was the Jesus' ministry in Jerusalem so important?
The council of Jerusalem was important in that it safeguarded the truth of the Gospel from deterioration into legalistic keeping of the Law. Such would have detracted from the clear Gospel truth of salvation alone through believing in the blood of Jesus Christ on the cross, and returned to a works-based system. The full details of the reasons for the council being called and proceedings and the judgment are in Acts chapter 15.
Here is the text of the letter that was sent out from the council:
23.... The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia. 24Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment: 25It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, 26Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 27We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth. 28For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things; 29That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.
Who were the first 3 kings of Israel?
The traditional names are Balthazar, Caspar (or possibly "Gaspar") & Melchior. However, the bible doesn't give their names and in fact doesn't even say they were kings or that there were three of them.
Who built the second temple in the temple of Jerusalem?
The second temple was builded by Herod the Great, the same one as having the infants slaughtered when Christ was a babe. It is said it took forty years to build and was such a wonder people traveled from all over to see it.
Why is Jerusalem important to Jews and Christians?
For Judaism: The holy land for Judaism is Israel (see Deuteronomy 11:11-12), and the holy city is Jerusalem. See also the Related Links.
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) and was manifested in a number of miracles (Mishna, Avot 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.
Jerusalem has become representative of the connection with the Divine. Jerusalem is also seen as the source of Divine Law, as demonstrated in many Jewish prayers: "Ki miTziyon tetze Torah udvar Hashem miYerushalayim - 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.
According to ancient Hebrew tradition, Jerusalem is the site where God took the very earth from which Adam, the first man, was formed (midrash Rabbah 14:8). 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 a direct link to God.
Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religion and Jerusalem has been its only holy site for over 3000 years. King Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem 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 years ago, killing a million Jews. All Jews who value their heritage feel ties to Jerusalem and 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.
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....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 the difference in altitude between Jerusalem and Jericho?
The difference in the elevation of Jerusalem and Jericho is about 1,800 feet. Jerusalem is about 2,600 feet in elevation while Jericho is about 850.
What is a Jerusalem native called?
The native name of Jerusalem is Jerusalem. It's the capital of Israel and it has been called so for the last 3,000 years.
The proper term in English for an inhabitant of Jerusalem is a Jerusalemite. The term in Hebrew is Yerushalmi (ירושלמי) and the term in Arabic is Almaqodsi (المقدسي).
What evidence shows that the Hopewell and Adena cultures are from Jerusalem?
There is a lot of evidence of that. A tablet was found that was written in Reformed Egyptian, there are several artifacts resembling exactly the Menorah, and they have also found a tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments and a picture of Moses. Also, the mitochondrial DNA taken from both the remains of those cultures and from present day Native Americans, have a large amount of haplogroup X. Mitochondrial DNA is DNA from the mitochondria that doesn't mutate and is passed from mother to daughter. This specific branch of haplogroup X (X2 specifically) has been traced back to Jerusalem, specifically the hills of Galilee. For more info on this research, check out the related links below, on the main page of the site you can order the DVD documentary called Lost Civilizations of North America.
What words can you make from Jerusalem?
JERUSALEM, a, am, ale(s), alms, are, alum, arm(s), as, em, elm(s), era(s), emu(s), Jerusalem, lame, lam, leer(s), lure(s), me, male(s), mule(s), meal(s), muse, mare(s), mere, real, ream(s), re, ruse, ram(s), resale, reuse, resume, sale, seal, seam, seem, same, sure, sum, us, use, user
The majority of El Salvadorans are of what descent?
their Mayan and Spanish descent I would know because I'm salvadorean
How many names does Jerusalem have?
The question as posed is difficult to answer for the following reasons:
1) Does Jerusalem in another language count as another name of Jerusalem? (i.e. does Jerusalén in Spanish count as another name after Jerusalem in English?)
2) How common does a reference to Jerusalem have to be to be a reference? (i.e. if 15 people use it, is it a name? How about 15,000? How about 15,000,000?)
3) Does the nickname have to apply exclusively to Jerusalem? (i.e. can the name apply also to surrounding hill-country.
As a result it is difficult to give a figure with any exactitude. Jews have upward 50 names for Jerusalem concerning its various characteristics (i.e. Holy City, Old City, Davidic City, Messianic City etc.). Muslims similarly have a large number of names for Jerusalem concerning its various characteristics (i.e. Holy City, Distant City, Respectable City etc.). Christians have fewer such names, but they exist. When the linguistic issue is opened up, these names just multiply.
Jerusalem is a city in the Middle East that is (1) important two three major religions, (2) politically complicated, and (3) the de jure capital of two states: Israel and Palestine.
Capital city of Israel.
Who were the first people in Jerusalem?
Archaeology seems to confirm the Biblical Account that before the Israelite conquest of the city, it was ruled by the Canaanite Tribe called the Jebusites.
What 2 mineral resources were used in building the Temple in Jerusalem?
A lot more than two. There was gold, silver, copper, marble or other stones, cedar wood, iron (1 Chronicles 22:14), and more (including wool, linen, and dyes).
What Branches were waved at Jesus upon is entry into Jerusalem?
As Jesus entered Jerusalem, the crowds waved palm branches and laid them on the ground in a display of honor and celebration. This event is commonly referred to as the Triumphal Entry and is commemorated on Palm Sunday in the Christian tradition. The palm branches symbolize victory and triumph, reflecting the people's recognition of Jesus as the Messiah.
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