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Sun Dial

This ancient sun dial reveals the hours in a day. It has a surface with hour lines and a stick or gnomon which casts a shadow as the sun advances in its daily course. The sun dial is mentioned in the Bible as far back as the time of King Ahaz. Herodotus mentions that the sun dial was in use before his time in Babylonia....

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Ancient Torah Scroll

Illustration of an Ancient Torah Scroll...

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Ancient Flat Roofs

This illustration shows ancient homes with flat roofs. In Israel it was common for a family to spend much time upon their housetops. The climate was usually mild and ideal for gatherings. The roof usually had three layers: the wooden beams, straw mats, and a clay top. The clay would be pressed down tight with a stone roller....

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Ancient Roads

Throughout history "˜the road' has provided an excellent metaphor for life's journey. With amazement, we can look back over the winding grades of difficulty, the narrow pass of opportunity, the choice between security or adventure, when our road divided and we had to make the call....

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Phoenicia and the Coastal Cities

David had long since been friends with the Phoenicians and had made a treaty with Hiram, king of Tyre, who he had received materials and labor for his palace. This brought peace between them and there were never any wars between David and Phoenicia....

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Annas the High Priest

Annas, who's name means "The grace of Jehovah" was the son of Seth and appointed high priest of the Jews in 6 A.D in his 37th year. He was high priest from 6 to 15 A.D. but as long as he lived he was the virtual head of the priestly party in Jerusalem. He was chosen to the high priesthood by Quirinius, the imperial governor of Syria; obliged to giv...

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Holy Land Christian & Jewish Gifts - The Jerusalem Gift Shop

The Jerusalem Gift Shop, Religious Christian - Jewish Gifts from the Holy Land. Handmade by Israeli Artists, shipped directly from Jerusalem. Thank you for your support during these troubled times here in Jerusalem. God Bless you...

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Ancient Lattice Windows

The lattice window looked very much like a fisherman's net, and was used in warm middle eastern countries. It was formed of reticulated work, and highly ornamental. They also had hinges which allowed them to be open or shut. On very hot days then sun is kept out while the air is let in through the trellis openings....

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silver Tetradrachm of Athens (reverse)

A new style silver Tetradrachm of Athens, struck circa 137-110 BC, the obverse showing the helmeted head of Athena and the reverse the Owl, standing on an Amphora with legend, all within wreath. This is a Very Fine example with extremely high relief on the reverse. [Greece] [Coin Collecting]...

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Alexander Jannaeus reverse

Coins relating to the Hasmonean Princes: Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan) (103 - 76 BC) AE Prutah Hendin 473, SGCv2 6089 15 mm. 2.57 gm. Die position=12h reverse Obverse: Hebrew inscription surrounded by wreath. Reverse: Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns. [Israel] [Coin Collecting]...

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