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Where the Apostles Slept: Lodging in the New Testament Era

In the nascent days of the New Covenant, when the glorious light of the Gospel began to pierce the darkness of the world, those chosen by the Lord to spread His truth—the Apostles—found their rest not in grand palaces or established inns, but largely within the humble embrace of private homes. Their lodging, indeed, was a testament to the power of ...

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Jerusalem During the Feasts

During these times the enormous crowd of pilgrims into the Holy City inflated its population of 25,000 to at least four or five times that number. This brought an important stimulus to the city's economy. Besides creating a huge demand for food, lodging and sacrificial animals, the incoming Jews were required to spend a tenth of their annual income...

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The Jerusalem of Herod the Great

The Jerusalem Jesus knew nowhere near resembled the city David conquered in the tenth century BC. At that time, it had been a small, isolated hill fortress, valued more for its location than its size or splendor. Yet from that time on it was known as the City of David, and the kings of David's dynasty, especially his son Solomon, had enlarged and b...

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