Just beyond the eastern wall of Jerusalem lies the Kidron Valley and the Mount of Olives. Technically speaking, the Mount of Olives is a mountain range running north-south (Mount Scopus, Olivet, Mount of Scandal). The Kidron Valley lies between Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives. Here's a map to provide some perspective. (Temple Mount and …
Tag: Jerusalem
The Old and the New
The city of Jerusalem (in Hebrew: ירושלים) is home to about 800,000 people...roughly 62% Jews, 35% Muslims, 2% Christians and 1% other; and is considered a holy city to all three Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Both Israelis and Palestinians claim Jerusalem as their capital. The old, walled city (often called the Old City) …
Welcome to the Holy City!
Entering Jerusalem (particularly for the first time) is a very memorable experience. This explanation will be a far cry from the actual experience, but I hope it whets your appetite to go there and experience it for yourself! If you have not done so already, please stop to read Romans 11, as today's post will …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 