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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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What is the mileage from Jerusalem to the Nile River?

There is a distance of 327 miles that separates Jerusalem from the Nile River. The estimated travel time by automobile between these two locations is 6 hours and 54 minutes.

How far from courts in Jerusalem to Mount Calvary?

Mount Calvary, also known as Golgotha, is located within the Old City of Jerusalem. The distance from the courts of Jerusalem, specifically the Temple area, to Mount Calvary is approximately 1 to 1.5 miles. This distance can vary depending on the specific route taken through the city's streets and historical sites. The journey typically takes about 20 to 30 minutes on foot.

What are the countries that at one time controlled Jerusalem?

Throughout its history, Jerusalem has been controlled by various nations and empires, including the ancient Egyptians, Israelites, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Islamic Caliphates. During the Crusades, it was also captured by European Christian forces. Later, the Ottoman Empire held control from the 16th century until World War I, after which the British Mandate governed the city. In 1948, following the establishment of Israel, Jerusalem became a focal point of conflict, with East Jerusalem controlled by Jordan until the Six-Day War in 1967, when Israel took control of the entire city.

Is the Mount of Olives the Garden of Eden?

Unlikely. Most probably, the Garden of Eden was in the Persian Gulf area (southern Babylonia), and was destroyed in the Flood. The coastline there is known to have changed.

Why does the Israeli military patrol East Jerusalem in full regalia rather than using the same kind of police force used in West Jerusalem?

There is a greater terrorist threat in the eastern part of the city. They need to demonstrate their presence. There may also be a legal or technical consideration.

What is the culture in Jerusalem?

Please see the related link for information on Jerusalem, it gives a good account of it's economy, religious importance, culture and history.

Is Jerusalem a flat land?

By no means is Jerusalem flat. The city is divided between the Old City and the New City that surrounds the old. The Old City lies on a plateau (sometimes refered to as the Hill of Luz--Hill of Almonds--in older texts) at the confluence of three valleys: Kidron, Hinnom, and Tyropoenon. The plateau is a spur of the Judean Mountains and is made up of the Mount of Olives to the east of the city, and Mount Scopus to the northeast of the Old City.

What do the Jews believe the western wall to have been a part of?

The Western Wall is holy because it is the last remaining part of the Second Temple, the centre of Judaism.

What does 'next year in Jerusalem' mean?

This is said by Jews typically at the end of a religious holiday (like Passover). It does not literally refer to a trip to Jerusalem, but is an implicit wish for the Messianic Kingdom.

Why does Israel illegally occupy East Jerusalem?

Pursuant to the UN Resolution 242, Israel is allowed to manage all territories taken in the 1967 Six-Day War until such time as a Peace Treaty can be signed giving those territories to the proper nations to which they belong. East Jerusalem was part of the former Jordanian territory of the West Bank. When Israel reached a formal peace with Jordan, Jordan ceded its claim to Jerusalem and the West Bank to the nascent Palestinian Authority. Upon a formal peace treaty between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, the Palestinians will most likely reclaim East Jerusalem.

It is notable that what is illegal internationally, with regards to the Israeli control of East Jerusalem is not that control per se, but the changes in terms of neighborhoods and demographics. In theory, the territory is supposed to remain unaltered, but this is not the case under the current Israeli administration. These changes are both part of the city's natural growth and an attempt to make more neighborhoods in prime locations Jewish neighborhoods.

What does the pleasure dome enclose?

The pleasure dome encloses a wide variety of arts and performance in whichever country it is hosted. It mainly deals in film and video performances that will attract paying visitors.

Why is Easter not pleasant to talk about in Jerusalem?

The majority of Jerusalem citizens are Jewish. Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Messiah, or spiritual savior; the Son of God and the King of Kings; that he died for our sins and rose from the dead. Jews do not believe this. They accept Jesus as a prophet, but not as the Messiah. When Jesus was alive, the Pharisees also did not believe he was the Messiah. Eventually, he was crucified by the Roman Soldiers and mocked by the people of Jerusalem. He rose again three days later. For forty days after rising from the dead, he stayed with his disciples and laid the foundations for what would become Christianity.

Easter is the Christian celebration of Christ's resurrection from the dead, which proved he was the Son of God. Jews do not celebrate Easter.

What are the three major regions developed in the Hebrew capital of Jerusalem?

Three major religions revere Jerusalem, but only one religion actually developed there: Judaism.

Christianity and Islam came much later, and developed in other countries (Christianity in Greece and Islam in Saudi Arabia).

What percentage of people are catholic in Jerusalem?

I'm not sure about catholics, but christians take up about 2.5% of the population in Jerusalem.

Does Israel have the right to have Jerusalem?

Jerusalem is the holiest city to Judaism. It is the capital of Israel & has been the capital of ancient Jewish kingdoms. It has never been the capital of any other nation. There is a Jewish majority in Jerusalem, and there was a Jewish majority in east Jerusalem from 1880 until 1948 when Jordan took control and expelled all Jews, giving Jewish property to Arabs. During this time Jews were banned from visiting east Jerusalem and Jewish holy sites. Since Jerusalem was reunified in 1967 Israel has ensured the protection of all the religious holy sites of all religions and the rights of religious minorities.

What is the best book store in Jerusalem?

Adraba books in Rehavia is the best.

A small homely store with warm service.

Very knowledgeable staff and literary events quit often.

PHONE 0256712666

What will happen to Jerusalem?

There will be loads of wars because of the different religions there.

Is Judah in Jerusalem?

The reverse is true. Jerusalem is a city in the region and former Kingdom of Judah. However, as Pennsylvania is not in Philadelphia, Judah cannot be in Jerusalem.