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Ancient 'Mount of Olives' lamp with Jewish Temple symbols discovered in Jerusalem
The Mount of Olives lamp is one of the few material traces of a Jewish presence around Jerusalem in the third to fifth centuries C.E.," Chernin said. "The exquisite artistic workmanship of the ...
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Sheldon Adelson to be buried on Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives
reported Thursday that Adelson would be buried in the venerated and ancient cemetery overlooking Jerusalem’s Old City. Jewish families have buried their dead on the Mount of Olives since time ...
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The Convent of St. Mary Magdelene, Jerusalem
The Church of Saint Mary Magdalene is situated on the slope of the Mount of Olives in the Garden of Gethsemane and is one of the most easily recognizable landmarks of Jerusalem. This striking example ...
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The Mount of Offense--Where Christ was Betrayed
The Mount of Offense is south of the Mount of Olives, and east of the Hill of Evil Counsel ... trial and death and resurrection of our Lord has found in the neighborhood of Jerusalem some spot, or ...
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1,700-year-old oil lamp found in Jerusalem shows a rare Jewish menorah, even though the Romans tried to suppress the religion
Archaeologists in Jerusalem have discovered a 1,700-year-old oil lamp decorated with rare Jewish artwork, including a unique menorah — a surprise given that the Roman Empire had tried to ...