History

Glossary of terms related to Judaism

This Glossary is based on the GLOSSARY for the Study of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam version 9301 (1993 January), uncopyrightable factual information....

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Growth of Jerusalem in the 19th century

Over time, the Judean capital city of Jerusalem grew and expanded well beyond the small boundaries of the City of David. At first, the Temple Mount was an addition to the city and was, apparently, fortified in some way (which still remains unknown). Later, the process of expansion "beyond the walls" occured after the population continued to increas...

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The Jebusite Foundation

The Jebusite Foundation is a historical and archaeological organization dedicated to uncovering and preserving the rich history of the ancient city of Jebus, also known as Jerusalem. This foundation focuses on research, excavation, and education to shed light on the origins and development of Jerusalem, one of the world's oldest and most significan...

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Israel, The Center of the World. Little did

Little did the descendants of Abraham, also known as the Hebrews, realize what was in store for them as they entered into the land of Canaan. Their relatively small territory was right in the heart of the ancient world and on the borders of three gigantic land masses, Asia, Africa and Europe. Every great kingdom around them, from the north, south, ...

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