An archaeological team recently found a partial clay seal bearing the name of the prophet Isaiah, as well as another discovery linking Isaiah to King Hezekiah! You see, if you try to disprove the Bible, one of the ways to do so is to disprove that certain prophetic writings were written before the actual events …
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Temple Mount and the Southern Steps in Jesus’ Day
Have you ever wondered what life was like on and around Temple Mount in Jesus' day? There are some things we know about, such as Jesus clearing the Temple courtyards of money changers who were turning God's house into a den of thieves (Matthew 21, John 2), Jesus taught in the Temple (Mark 12), and that …
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Southern Steps: Place of Commoners
Shalom friends...and welcome back. I'm making my way through various sites around Jerusalem and want to share them with you. Several days ago, I was at the Southern steps of Temple Mount. As with my visit to the City of David, access to the Southern steps was closed for shabbat. However, there is still much …
On and Around Temple Mount
Welcome back sojourners! I hope you enjoyed the entrance into the Holy City yesterday! In Biblical days, Jews entered the Holy City several times a year to celebrate feasts and festivals at and around the Temple. Here's a picture from the model city that depicts what the Temple and Temple Mount may have looke like …