Illustrated History

Temple of Amun at Karnak

This sketch is a reconstruction of the great ancient temple of Amun at Karnak, the ram-headed god of Thebes. His union was with the sun-god Re and thus Amun-Re....

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Hasmonean Palace

The Hasmonean Palace was the palace of the famous Hasmonean dynasty. It was located on the Western side of the Upper City. It contained a roof called the Xystus with where the people in the large square below could be addressed. It had large courts, living quarters, baths, and a service court....

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Capernaum Synagogue

Numerous synagogues were set up in Jerusalem, including one for freedmen, or ex-slaves. There were no less than 480 synagogues in Jerusalem during Jesus' time. The well preserved synagogue at Capernaum dates from the first or second century AD and could be the site of the building where Jesus spoke. About the only synagogue visible today which for ...

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Solomon's Temple Court

Illustration of the court of the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem....

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Ancient Women Traveling

Illustration of Women Traveling in Ancient Times...

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Ancient Thessalonica

The ancient city of Thessalonica mention in the Bible...

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Ancient Men's Head Covering

In ancient Israel there seems to have been no covering for the head except on certain occasions. For example, during times of great distress it was customary to wear a head covering....

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Luxor - Amun Cult Center near Karnak

This sketch is a reconstruction of Luxor, near Karnak which was another cult center of the Amun....

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Ancient Israelite House

Illustration of an ancient house of an Israelite commoner....

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Tax Collector

The Jewish people were under the yoke of foreign oppressors ever since the Babylonian captivity. During the New Testament times the land of Israel was within the province of Syria and the tax collectors were collectors of Roman taxes, they were extortioners, and very despised. The Jews detested these tax collectors not only on account of their abus...

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