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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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Why was Jesus crucified outside the city of Jerusalem?
In the Old Testament, God gave instructions to the jews to never use nails
inside Jerusalem. This is why everything in Jerusalem is made of marble, rather
than wood that requires nails. So, since a crucifixion required nails, they had to
take Jesus outside of the city's gates to Golgotha.
Fascinating!
Right here, in three or four short lines . . .
-- We learn that the forces of the Roman empire that occupied the holy land
were sensitive to the instructions of the old testament, and adhered to them,
apparently so as to avoid upsetting the locals. (Presumably right up until they
defiled and destroyed the locals' Holy Temple of the old testament less than
50 years later.)
-- We learn that it was the followers of the old testament, aka Jews, who
crucified Jesus.
-- We learn for the first time that crucifixion was a routine method of execution
among adherents of the old testament. We didn't know this, because it isn't
mentioned anywhere in the old testament, even where the methods of legal
execution are explicitly listed.
-- We learn for the first time that the old testament prohibits the use of mails
anywhere inside Jerusalem. We didn't know this either, because we don't find it
stated anywhere in the old testament.
Information about the Dome of the Rock?
The Dome of the Rock is an Islamic shrine and major landmark located on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. It was completed in 691, making it the oldest existing Islamic building in the world. The site's significance stems from the religious beliefs regarding the rock, known as the Foundation Stone, at its heart.
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What are some famous Jewish buildings?
The Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, Solomon's Temple, and the Abu Temple in Tell Asmar, Iraq
What was designated as the religious center of Israel before Jerusalem?
There were several shrines throughout Israel where sacrifices and prayer took place prior to the building of the First Great Temple. The most important was at Shiloh in the Samaria hill-country. The Tabernacle stood at Shiloh for 369 years.
How long would it take to walk from Bethany to Jerusalem?
It's impossible to say. it used to be about a two and a half kilometre walk, maybe a half hour stroll. But since the Israeli government has rebuilt the Berlin wall Through Palestinian land you have to take a huge detour, and admittance through the wall is dependent on the whim of the Israeli army. You might never get there.
Where is the highest crime area in Israel?
Tayibe has the highest crime and homicides in Israel
number of murders in 2010- 34
number of murders this year is 76 so far the city is in the south triangle In the center of Israel, and ha a population of over 42 thousand people,
this city is known as the murder capital of Israel.
How many people drowned in the dead sea in the 1900s?
It is night impossible to drown in the dead sea, as anyone who takes a dip, instantly floats. I think it has something to do with the salt content of the water. However, it would be the best place to teach someone to swim.
Who led the last rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall?
The book of Nehemiah in the Bible covers much of the rebuilding of the city walls.
He is Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who called for Islam religion per God (Allah) revelation of Quran to him through the angel Gabriel (Jibril). Quran God revelation to prophet Muhammad (PBUH) continued from year 610 AD through year 622 Ad (year of prophet Muhammad death).
Prophet Muhammad is son of 'Abdullah, son of 'Abdul-Muttalib Al-Hashimi, Al-Qurashi, the Arab, the descendant of the loins of Ishmael (Isma'il) the son of Abraham (Ibrahim).
People say that it is true. Some people say it was a hoax. I have watched several videos and some look fake as the UFO doesn't flash. I have remembered what people were saying at certain times and in other videos, the same voice was recorded at a different time in the video. What do you believe?
How is Easter celebrated in Jerusalem?
Since the population of Israel is mostly Jewish, Easter is not celebrated by most of the residents of the city. Many Christians and people of all ethnic backgrounds and denominations; however, travel to Jerusalem to celebrate Holy Week where Jesus lived, died and was resurrected.
Meeting on the Mount of Olives on Palm Sunday, they reenact Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus agonized over the ordeal he faced, is also in this area,
On Monday, many visit the temple mount or "Dome of the Rock."
The place of interest on Wednesday is the probable place of the Last Supper, or Coenaculum.
On Good Friday, huge crowds move along to the Ecce Homo archway, once the gateway to the Roman fortress of Antonia, and now an unremarkable structure over the streets of the old city marking the place where Pontius Pilate washed his hands of the "Jesus affair" and turned him over to the crowd that had turned against him. This is where the soldiers mocked him. Crowds follow the footsteps that Jesus made as he carried the cross, stopping to worship at each of the 14 "Stations of the Cross."
On Saturday, people wait outside the locked Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where the last 5 Stations of the Cross took place. When the church is unlocked, the focus turns to a structure under the dome that is believed to be the Tomb of Jesus. It is accessible to the public on this day. In a special ceremony, Holy fire is taken from the sepulcher by the clergy and passed to the crowd. It is placed in special containers and taken throughout the world to represent the resurrection of Jesus.
Did Muslims pray towards Jerusalem?
Yes, when prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was in Mecca (Makkah), He and all Muslims were praying towards direction of Al-Qods (Jerusalem). After immigration to al-Madinah (Medina) he was ordered, and all Muslims, by God (Allah in Arabic) to pray facing direction of Kaaba, or Mecca, or Saudi Arabia (depending where you are.
What is the Via Dolorosa in the Old City of Jerusalem?
== == This is the name of the route in Jerusalem that Jesus took from where he was judged to the place of crucifixion at Calvary. It is Latin for the "Road of Sorrows" or "Way of Sorrows."
What is the city or state of Judaism?
The state: Israel. The most important city: Jerusalem.
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).
Did the United Nations give Jerusalem to the Israelis under the 1947 partition resolution?
The Partition Plan did not give Jerusalem to the Israelis.
The plan was for the Jerusalem/Bethlehem area to be put under international control, from the United Nations itself and entirely surrounded by the proposed Arab State.
Although, when the area became a hotspot in the Arab-Israeli War of 1948-9, no UN peacekeepers were dispatched to the area to defend its "internationalness".
What are the domestic uses of a glass dome?
Glass domes are most commonly used for enhanced appearances, such as cake, flowers, and interior styling. But depending on their sizes, they can also be used for gifts, pendants, and magnets.
