While private ownership of land is common (mainly in urban areas), most of the land in Israel (over 90% of the land area) is in the ownership of either the State of Israel, the Development Authority (Rashut Hapituakh, רשות הפיתוח) or the Jewish National Fund. Does the Vatican own landRead More →
Jesus is portrayed as the Passover lamb in the New Testament. The Apostle Paul wrote, “For Christ (Messiah), our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed” (I Corinthians 5:7). For the Christian, the Passover is symbolic of Jesus delivering those who trust in him from the slavery and penalty of sin. HowRead More →
Judaea, also spelled Judea, or Judah, Hebrew Yehudaḥ, the southernmost of the three traditional divisions of ancient Palestine; the other two were Galilee in the north and Samaria in the centre. No clearly marked boundary divided Judaea from Samaria, but the town of Beersheba was traditionally the southernmost limit. IsRead More →
What happened to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus? … The disciples regained their hope in Jesus but did not recognize that it was Jesus speaking until he broke bread with them. It was then that he revealed himself. What does the road to Emmaus teach us? JesusRead More →
When Vespasian was declared Emperor on 1 July 69, Titus was left in charge of ending the Jewish rebellion. In 70, he besieged and captured Jerusalem, and destroyed the city and the Second Temple. For this achievement Titus was awarded a triumph; the Arch of Titus commemorates his victory toRead More →
In some people, artichoke can cause side effects such as gas, upset stomach, and diarrhea. Artichoke might also cause allergic reactions. People at the greatest risk of allergic reactions are those who are allergic to plants such as marigolds, daisies, and other similar herbs. Does Jerusalem artichoke make you poop?Read More →
The United Nations considers East Jerusalem to be part of Israeli-occupied territories or occupied Palestinian territory. It envisions Jerusalem eventually becoming the capital of two states, Israel and Palestine. When did Israel regain control of Jerusalem? Jerusalem was reunified under Israeli rule as a result of the 1967 Six-Day WarRead More →
The city’s status has been disputed, at least officially, since the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Before that, the United Nations had designated Jerusalem as a special international zone. During the war, Israel seized the city’s western half. It seized the eastern half during the next Arab-Israeli war, in 1967. What doesRead More →
The battle of Montgisard is alluded to in the 2005 movie Kingdom of Heaven, as a battle where King Baldwin IV defeated Saladin when he was sixteen. What happened to Saladin? Saladin died in Damascus in 1193, having given away much of his personal wealth to his subjects. He isRead More →
The battle of Montgisard is alluded to in the 2005 movie Kingdom of Heaven, as a battle where King Baldwin IV defeated Saladin when he was sixteen. What happened to Saladin? Saladin died in Damascus in 1193, having given away much of his personal wealth to his subjects. He isRead More →