Bible History

Paul's Missionary Journey's

The setting apart of missionaries was accompanied by fasting and praying and the symbolic laying on of hands to indicate the presence of the Holy Spirit in and upon the ministry of God's servants. Electronic Christian Media...

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Map of Palestine's Physical Features

Palestine is a region in Western Asia that is known for its diverse physical features. The area encompasses a variety of landscapes, including mountains, valleys, deserts, and coastal plains. One of the prominent physical features of Palestine is the Jordan River, which flows from north to south and serves as a vital water source for the region. T...

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Map of Palestine's Bodies of Water

Palestine is home to several bodies of water that play significant roles in the region's ecosystem and daily life. The Dead Sea, located at the lowest point on Earth, is one of the most famous bodies of water in Palestine. Its high salinity levels make it unique and provide therapeutic benefits for those who visit its shores. The Sea of Galilee, a...

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Map of Philistine Cities and Areas of Expansion

The Philistines were an ancient people who inhabited the southern coast of modern-day Israel and some areas of present-day Gaza. They were known for their conflicts with the Israelites and are mentioned in the Bible as one of the primary adversaries of the Israelites. The main Philistine cities were Ashkelon, Ashdod, Ekron, Gath, and Gaza. These c...

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Gospels

The four works called the Gospels are really four records of one Gospel. However the Gospel is not to be thought as only limited to the accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The Gospel is found through out the Bible and especially the rest of the New Testament. Electronic Christian Media...

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Prayers of the Bible

A simple definition of Prayer would be 'A celebration of God's perfection's and Work.' This finds expression in the elements of Prayer. The model for Prayer is given for us in what is commonly called the Lord's Prayer. Electronic Christian Media...

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The Temple of Herod

The Temple of Herod was a massive structure located in Jerusalem. It was built at the order of King Herod during the second period of King Herod's reign (25-13 BCE ). During this time, the king initiated a major building and rebuilding program, and this was by far the most famous of all projects. Autumn Veazey [Archaeology] [Images of selected sit...

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Mount of Olives Travel Info

Through the Lion's Gate in the eastern wall of Old Jerusalem and east, across the Kidron Valley, lies the Mount of Olives. Also called Olivet (Hebrew name, Har Hamishha), the Mount of Olives is not a mountain at all, but a slope blending into other slopes. Despite this, it is the tallest of the mountains and hills around Jerusalem, rising approxima...

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Garden Tomb (article)

In 1883, British general Charles Gordon discovered a beautiful garden tomb. A stone outcropping jutting out nearby resembled what Gordon believed Calvary must look like. The site is located along Nablus Road, just outside the walls of the Old City, northwest of the Damascus Gate. Gordon concluded that this could be the location of the crucifixion a...

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Hezekiah's Tunnel

The most magnificent waterworks of ancient Jerusalem is Hezekiah's Tunnel. The tunnel is hewn inside the hill in order to protect the access to water from enemies. It channels the water from the Gihon fountainhead to the Shiloah pool, which was within the new walls of the city built by Hezekiah. King Hezekiah built the tunnel in preparation for th...

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