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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
Are Steve's Packs Jerusalem wallets sold in the US?
no :-( But I did grow up 5 houses down from Steve in Orlando, Florida. But, no bags in us.
When did Orson Hyde dedicate Jerusalem?
October 24, 1841. "Now, O Lord! Thy servant has been obedient to the heavenly vision which Thou gavest him in his native land; and under the shadow of Thine outstretched arm, he has safely arrived in this place to dedicate and consecrate this land unto Thee, for the gathering together of Judah's scattered remnants, according to the predictions of the holy Prophets -- for the building up of Jerusalem again after it has been trodden down by the Gentiles so long, and for rearing a Temple in honor of Thy name. Everlasting thanks be ascribed unto Thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that Thou hast preserved Thy servant from the dangers of the seas, and from the plague and pestilence which have caused the land to mourn. The violence of man has also been restrained, and Thy providential care by night and by day has been exercised over Thine unworthy servant. Accept, therefore, O Lord, the tribute of a grateful heart for all past favors, and be pleased to continue Thy kindness and mercy towards a needy worm of the dust."
Why was olive wood used for Jesus' Cross?
Why do you assume it was Olive wood? Neither the Bible, nor any other historlical document from those times, gives the merest hint of what wood the cross was made from. It is unlikely that it was Olive wood anyway - Olive trees are small and would not be sufficiently large to produce even an upright let alone a crossbeam. Most likely the wood used was Cedar ( the Cedar of Lebanon was a common tree there) or any number of large trees that produced timber of sufficient strength and size to make the production of a cross from it a possibility.
Jerusalem is famous for being a holy city and the site of major events in Jesus Christ's life. One event is the Last Supper with Jesus and his disciples.
Why are there different churches for the religion of Christianity?
Why are there Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Jews? Why are there Shiite Muslims and Sunni Muslims? Why are there Vishnu worshipers and Shiva worshipers? Why is there Soto Zen and Rinzai Zen, and why Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism? There are many differences in belief among Christians and many forms of Christianity.
Tourists typically wear clothing that is appropriate for their destination (i.e. warm jacket for a trip to a cold location, sandals for a warm, beach destination). Comfortable, casual clothing is preferred, along with a good pair of walking shoes. Tourists are known for wearing hats and protective eyewear as well.
How far is it from Even Yehuda to Jerusalem?
Even Yehuda is about 70km from Jerusalem
1 hour drive time
What religion is practiced in Jerusalem?
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
The 2000 Statistical Yearbook of Jerusalem lists 1204 synagogues, 158 churches, and 73 mosques within the city.
Jerusalem has been sacred to the Jews since King David proclaimed it his capital in the 10th century BCE.
Christianity reveres Jerusalem not only for its Old Testament history but also for its significance in the life of Jesus. According to the New Testament, Jesus was brought to Jerusalem soon after his birth and later in his life cleansed the Second Temple.
Jerusalem is considered the third-holiest city in Islam. For approximately a year, before it was permanently switched to the Kabaa in Mecca, the qibla (direction of prayer) for Muslims was Jerusalem.
How does Jerusalem relate to Christianity?
Jesus, the person upon which most of Christian belief is based, spent some time teaching in that city, then apparently destroyed the temple and was later crucified there.
When did Israel occupy Al Aqsa Mosque?
Israel took control of East Jerusalem (where the Al-Aqsa Mosque is) in 1967, during the Six Day War. However, the Israeli administration chose to allow the mosque to remain under the administration of the Palestinian-led Islamic Waqf or Landtrust. The Israeli government does not "occupy" the mosque in the sense that it controls the the goings-on there.
Why is it important for christians to go to Jerusalem?
Jerusalem has some significance for Christians as that is where Jesus was crucified but really it is just a city there is nothing holy or important about Jerusalem for Christians. There is nothing important about going there.
What are the human characteristics of Israel?
Jewish people look like any other people on the face of the Earth.
Can you use us stamps to send a letter to Israel?
Yes. You use US postage to mail a letter from the US to anywhere else in the world. Take the letter to your neighborhood post office and have them weigh it. They tell you how much you have to stick on it to get where it's going, you buy the postage right there, and you leave the letter with them to go right into the tub.
How many sides does the dome of the rock have?
The actual golden dome is round and therefore has no sides since circles do not have sides. The base of the structure, however, is octagonal, which means that it has eight sides.
Why did Jerusalem stop being the center for Christianity?
There are no historical evidence that Jerusalem was ever the center of Christianity. Most activities of the early Christians happen in the country of St. Paul, in Turkey.
How did the destruction of the Jewish temple in 70 CE affect Christianity?
Many of the Christians had already fled from Jerusalem, and so were not overly affected. Their worship also was not dependant on the Temple.
Where was Jerusalem located during Solomon's rule?
During the time of King Solomon, around 3000 years ago, Jerusalem include much of what is now the Jewish Quarter, small parts of what is now the Islamic Quarter, and the (currently) extra-mural neighborhood of Silwan. (In fact, most excavations of to discover things about Davidic and Solomonic Jerusalem take place in Silwan to the chagrin of the Palestinian residents living there.)
Same place as today, though it was smaller.
Why did the Romans destroy Jerusalem?
The Romans destroyed Jerusalem because the Jews of Judea rebelled against their Roman masters.
The United Nations gave Jerusalem to Israel under the 1947 partition settlement?
This is what is known as the Balfor Declaration, and was draw up by Lord Balfor in 1916. It did not come to fruition until 1948. The season for the declaration is to long to enter here. However the declaration only gave part of Palestine back to the Jews. Eventually they will own all of it from Damascus to the borders of Egypt. This has always been known as The Promised Land.
What is the Arabic translation of Jerusalem?
The Arabic word is Al Quds and it's spelled like this in Arabic: القدس.
Do people believe the Dome of the Rock should be torn down?
Answer 1
The dome of the rock is a sacred place for the Jews, the Christians and the Muslims. Why should people believe that it should be torn down?
Answer 2
There are a minority of religious Jews and Christians who wish for the Dome of the Rock to be dismantled so that the Third Great Temple can be built on the same site. This would, in their view, lead to the coming of the Messiah and the End of Days. This event is considered desirable to them. At this point, though, there is no Jewish or Christian group actively conspiring to tear down the Dome of the Rock or politically advocating for such a thing.
