“Healing the Land and the Nation” by Sandra M. Sufian delves into the twentieth century Zionist movement, and its complicated relationship with the Palestinian landscape and disease, specifically malaria. The chapters each serve to construct a narrative as to why and through what means Zionists attempted to use their influence over the land, science, and medicine to not only correct a landscape that they considered to be tainted, but also to cure a people that they viewed similarly. Sufian argues that the medical practice and land reconstruction efforts of the time are a manifestation of the Jewish desire for a racial rebirth, an attempt to shed the perception of the weakness and inferiority of the Jewish race that was pervasive throughout…
The reason this was the most significant global development is not only because of the success of Israel as a country today, but also because of Israel’s contributions to the world, such as the drip irrigation system which is used by over 100 countries…
Pilgrims visit the Holy Land (Israel) to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. There are several places that are particularly associated with him; Bethlehem where he was born, Nazareth where he was brought up, Galilee where he did much teaching, preaching and healing and Jerusalem where he was crucified and rose again from the dead.…
‘I am the bread of a life’ is a discourse that is abundant with significance and symbolism. The mere mention of ‘bread’ would resonate with a Jewish audience. It is commonly associated with the nectar of the gods of Homer, or the food consumed by the angels in Psalm 78 vs 25. Thus, when Jesus says he is ‘the true bread’, the evangelist is aiming to portray Jesus as the ultimate form of divine nourishment, and only through him, can spiritual hunger be satisfied. This idea of superseding is further reinforced when Moses is mentioned. In John 10:32, Jesus acknowledged that Moses ‘gave bread’ to the travellers in the wilderness, however Jesus then claimed that it was not in fact Moses who gave them this ‘bread from heaven.’ Thus, the evangelist is attempting to deflect attention from the old ages and the past, and is instead imploring the audience to focus Jesus. The theme of replacement theology or supersessionsim is clearly highlighted. Bread traditionally represents the Law/Torah, thus Moses’…
This is very important for most people, as they do not understand what is good. Boaz’s and Jesus’ Hospitality…
And on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, "I need a caretaker." So God made a farmer.…
In the desert climate between Persian Gulf and Mediterranean Sea in SW Asia lays an arc of land providing some of the best farming in SW Asia.—leading scholars call this area the Fertile Crescent…
(NEW PARAGRAPH) In the Middle Ages, Christians considered Palestine the Holy Land because it was where Jesus had lived and taught. The Arabs had conquered Palestine in the 600s. Most Arabs were Muslims, but they usually tolerated other religions. Jews and Christians who paid their taxes and observed other regulations were free to live in Palestine and practice their own religion. The Arab rulers didn’t usually interfere with Christian pilgrims visiting Palestine, and European traders could generally do business there. During the 1000s the Seljuk Turks, people from central Asia who had adopted the Muslim faith, conquered Palestine and attacked Asia Minor, which was part of the Byzantine Empire.…
Palestine, or is it Israel? Either way, it is a highly contested land between two major Semitic groups: the Arabs, and the Hebrews. From the late 19th century, and throughout the 20th century it has been the focal point of Arab nationalism and Jewish Zionism. Today, it has become the Jewish state of Israel with occupied Palestinian Territories called the West Bank, which lies on the West side of the Jordan River, and the Gaza Strip, which borders Israel and Egypt. But, should the Palestinians deserve a state of their own? This essay will investigate the Palestinian side of the argument, their Biblical and Quranic ties to the land, the State of Palestine should have been created under Jordanian Egyptian as well as Israeli occupation of the land, and finally Israel’s poor relations with Palestine and colonial occupation of the land has led to the formation of many radical groups.…
The documentary also points out that over the centuries, countless religious followers have flocked to this city in search of God, the ultimate beacon of peace. Today, tourists and pilgrims still visit Jerusalem, hoping to feel the presence of God in the centuries-old temples, churches, and mosques that populate the skyline of this religiously diverse city. Jerusalem begins with the journey of Abraham from his homeland of Ur (modern-day Iraq) to the Holy Land of Canaan (modern-day Israel), and it ends in the modern era, highlighting the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It recounts the stories of Moses, David, Jesus, and Muhammad and explains how their descendent followers have revered and laid claim to the Holy Land. The documentary is evenhanded, acknowledging that the inhabitants of Jerusalem have not always coexisted peacefully. The diplomatic Muslim capture of the city in 638 C.E., the Roman Catholic Church’s First Crusade of the eleventh century, and Saladin’s twelfth century victory are all discussed, and Suarez notes that on the whole, Muslims treated the Jews of Jerusalem much more humanely than Christians did.…
The Agricultural Revolution occurred during the Neolithic period which was the second era in human history. The Neolithic period, following the Paleolithic period, was when Agriculture began and hit its peak. I believe that the Agricultural Revolution was inevitable, eventually somewhere in human history it was going to occur. But, a largely debated topic is why it happened so late in human history. I believe it happened so late in the history of humankind for various reasons.…
Let’s take a step into the farmer's life. Their mornings start early and end real late. They get up and go straight to their building and get to work to make sure the hogs are doing ok. Then they start feeding, them make sure that the grain bins are not empty and they will have enough for that week. Next they have…
Egypt and Israel are countries with similar geography and topography, and history of diplomacy and trade. The land area of modern Egypt spans across North Eastern Africa. Israel, in contrast, is a small country, lying on the southeastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It is only about the size of Massachusetts. Both countries are prime examples of successful commerce and economy in the Middle East. Throughout history, several geographic factors have contributed to the cultural and economic development of each. Both countries’ development has been affected by bodies of water, or lack of, and deserts within their borders or nearby.…
This place has attracted visitors from around the Mediterranean basin for thousands of years. In the Bible, it was the place of refuge for King David. It was one of the world's first health resorts - for Herod the Great. It had been the supplier of a wide variety of products, from asphalt for Egyptian mummification to potash for fertilizers. Which place are we talking about?…
Galilee is the land, the province in Palestine, where Jesus began His ministry. Galilee is also the place where Jesus came, Nazareth- a part of Galilee. As a matter of face, eleven of the apostles of Jesus were from Galilee while the other one was Judas Iscariot came from Judea. One of the most significant places here is the Sea of Galilee or the lake Galilee. As a whole, galilee was the land where Jesus did a lot of miracles of cure and preached many important teachings of love. That’s why it may be called the land of “supreme loveliness and change.”…