Rosh Hashanah not only marks the beginning of the new year on the Jewish calendar, it is considered by the Jewish community to be one of the holiest and most special times of the year. Also called the Feast of Trumpets, Rosh Hashanah commemorates God’s creation and acceptance of His power and sovereignty over the world....Read More
While Israel holds prominence as the “Holy Land,” fewer know there is a second “Holy Land.” Referred to as Asia Minor in the Bible, Turkey holds over 60 percent of sites mentioned in the Bible. This includes the seven churches mentioned in the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. On the Lord’s Day I...Read More
Located in the foothills of Egypt’s Sinai Mountains against the backdrop of its craggy peaks, St. Catherine’s rather imposing fortified monastery tends to belie its more benevolent reputation. Known for being the oldest active Eastern Orthodox monastery in the world, St. Catherine’s vaunted history dates back 17 centuries, to around AD 330. The monastery was dedicated...Read More
Does a mosaic prove El-Araj is the home of the apostles? Could a mosaic inscription at the site of El-Araj be the smoking gun archaeologists are looking for to determine the true location of biblical Bethsaida? According to the excavators, it is. The mosaic, which was discovered in the excavations of a Byzantine basilica, references the...Read More
Originally developed by local merchants during the Ottoman era to showcase fresh produce, the Machane Yehuda Market, or shuk, has far outstripped its humble beginnings. Now the largest market in Jerusalem, boasting over 250 vendors, the Machane Yehuda Market sells practically everything you can think of. From fresh fruits and vegetables, regional baked goods, fresh seafood,...Read More
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