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    Biblical Tales from Damascus
    Biblical sites have provided the pleasures of being in destinations that are purely meant to calm the mind and give you the sense of relaxation. Damascus in Syria is a revered Biblical destination and is also known by the name of City of Jasmine. This is the Syrian capital and also the second largest city of Syria. It is today one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and is a major religious and cultural hub in this part of Asia. With the river Barada flowing through this region, the entire region of Damascus is filled with sacredness because it is a Biblical sites. It was Umayyad Caliphate who chose Damascus s the Syrian capital from 661 to 750. It is said that the great evangelist Paul changed to the Christian religion when he was traveling on a road to Damascus. Damascus has been mentioned in the documents of old Egypt  [...]
    Posted at February 21st, 2013 in Biblical Sites
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    Biblical Delights in Mount Sinai
    Mount Sinai in Egypt is a traditional site where it is believed that Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. Here you find small chapels at the peak from where you get the best views of the sunrise. This is the beginning point for the climb and is a sight that should not be missed. This is where you also find the St. Catherine’s Monastery which is located at the foot of the mountain. It is also called the Jebel Musa or the Mount Moses and is a great biblical site to visit. One can hike up to the monastery to the top of the mountain and this is where Moses received the Tablets of the Law from God. The main way to the peak is called the Path of Moses and it has many chapels bordering it. It is a very popular place from where tourists go to see the sunrise and this is indeed a fascinating experience. One finds a chapel  [...]
    Posted at November 21st, 2012 in Biblical Sites
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    The Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes
    The Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes is popularly known as the Church of the Multiplication. This is a church that is located in ancient Heptapegon or Tabgha which is on the northwestern shore of the Galilee Sea. Today this is a modern building located on the site where the earlier fourth and fifth century churches were located. It is a storehouse of a magnificent Christian mosaic as also the traditional stone on which the meal was laid out. This amazing act of feeding around five thousand people also has a description in Mark 6:30-44 just before the time Jesus Christ walked on water. However the gospel version of the loaves and fishes has got no mention about the venue but it was certainly specified that it was a “remote place”. According to Mark, Jesus and his disciples went out in a boat to this  [...]
    Posted at August 17th, 2012 in Biblical Sites
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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