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    Bethany Travel Guide and Tour Attractions
    According to the New Testament, Bethany is the house of the figs. It is believed that this is the place of siblings Lazarus, Martha, Mary, and also the abode of Simon the Leper. It is said that Jesus is said to have stayed here after he entered into Jerusalem, and it is believed that he could separated from his disciples at Bethany. Traditionally this Biblical site Bethany has been linked with he present day city of Al Eizariya. Al Eizariya means the Place of Lazarus. This is the place where the tomb of Lazarus is found and is situated around 1.5 miles to the eastern part of Jerusalem and is on the southern slope of the Mount of Olives. Today this is the place where the oldest house of 2000 year old building and is famous for having been the place where the House of Martha and Mary is there. This is a great biblical site and is a  [...]
    Posted at March 14th, 2012 in Biblical Sites
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    Dome of the Rock: Holy Shrine
    Dome of the Rock is an Islamic shrine in Temple Mount, Jerusalem. Built on a sacred stone, the shrine has religious importance to Islamic and Jewish people. The shrine, built by Abd al-Malik from 688 to 691 AD to commemorate the day of ascension by Mohammed, is an architectural masterpiece. In ancient times, this edifice was considered to be equivalent to Bible’s Temple of Solomon. The shrine is of distinguished and surpassing quality. The magnificent structure appears appealing to the eyes as it is built proportionately in all directions. Based on the mathematical calculations used for construction of churches of Byzantine Empire, Dome of the Rock is well integrated in its plan. The dimensions of dome’s diameter match exactly with the length of outer wall. The dome was built by Raja and Yazid Salam for the purpose of giving  [...]
    Posted at December 11th, 2010 in Biblical Sites
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    Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem
    There are many pilgrims who you will see o the way to Jerusalem. One of the most important things here is when you take a walk in the Via Dolorosa. This is the same route that was taken by Jesus when he was condemned by Pilate until he was crucified and buried. This is a pilgrimage that has been followed by Christians of many different denominations. There are many Catholics and orthodox Christians. There is a pilgrimage that follows right from the times of early Christianity.  This had started and this religion was legalized by Constantine. The Byzantine pilgrims followed a path that is similar to a path that has been taken today.  And if this happens then this cannot stop along the way.  This route has also been changed many times. During the eight century, the pathways now have changed though. When you first begin at the beautiful  [...]
    Posted at November 10th, 2010 in Biblical Sites