through Spain through the channels of Byzantine trade. But as these go on‚ Islam population and territory expands until they reached Jerusalem. However‚ this did not interfere much with the pilgrimage to Christian holy site or the security of monasteries and Christian communities in the Holy Land‚ and western Europeans were not much concerned with some loss of Jerusalem when‚ they themselves faced with invasions from the Muslims. A turning point in western attitude came in the year 1009 when the Fatimite
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but let me first lay out what the scenario looks like which will make it easier for you to grasp the points. In the middle of the end-times 7 year period‚ the antichrist will sit down in the most holy place of the soon to be built Jewish Temple in Jerusalem‚ and declare falsely that he is God. This is called throughout scriptures‚ the abomination of desolation. It is also called the beginning of the Great Tribulation period. Almost immediately after the abomination of desolation‚ Egypt will lead
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the following. Paul and the Jerusalem Council In the book of Acts‚ Luke records two separate trips Paul made to Jerusalem to discuss doctrinal matters with the head Messianic leaders Peter and James. The first incident is recorded in Acts 15. Here‚ as the story goes‚ there had been a disagreement as to whether the Gentiles believers needed to be circumcised. So Paul and Barnabas were sent to Jerusalem to find an answer to the question. When they came to Jerusalem the elders
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When the emperor received word of this Jesus claiming to be king he wanted him dead. It wasn’t until Jesus destroyed a temple full of shopping carts and stuff that he was wanted he was evading authorities and one of his disciples‚ judith. Turned him in. He was prosecuted and sentenced to death by crucifixion. He was nailed to the cross and left to die. He was put in a
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still moved forth within their own boundaries. The First Crusade was a shining victory‚ taking Jerusalem out of Muslim control and achieving mass popularity with the people of Europe. Thanks to the achievement of the first Crusade‚ one of the results was the Templars‚ or Knights of the Temple‚ which created safe routes between Europe and the crusaders states and the defense of the Kingdom of Jerusalem. Later results of the Crusades were extremely important to the longevity of the Europeans‚ even
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The Roman Forum or plaza‚ located at the center of the city of Rome in the small valley between Palatine and Capitoline Hills‚ has a sprawl of ruins‚ a grandiose district of temples‚ basilicas‚ ancient government buildings and vibrant public spaces. For centuries the Forum was the center of public life in Rome. From elections‚ to public speeches‚ to criminal trials‚ the Roman Forum was the most celebrated meeting place in the world‚ and in all of history (Watkin). First developed in the 7th century
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marked a turning point in the early Christian church. The English word “Pentecost” is a transliteration of the Greek word pentekostos‚ which means “fifty.” Pentecost‚ a Jewish feast‚ was celebrated 50 days after Passover‚ and pilgrims had come to Jerusalem from all over the world to celebrate the event. Pentecost is a holiday on which we commemorate the coming of the Holy Spirit on the early followers of Jesus. Before the events of the first Pentecost‚ there were followers of Jesus‚ but no movement
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achieving the goal using that strategy is made difficult when it must be done in the midst of competing lifestyles. Especially when there is a desire to fit in rather than being ‘peculiar’. During the Intertestamental Period‚ also called the Second Temple Period by some authors‚ the Jews experienced cultural and environmental pressures which forced them apart and set the stage for the ministry of Jesus. The following is a brief summary of those pressures. 1. The Jews were bounded on all sides by other
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moving of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The Ark being moved to that city made it the center of Israelite worship. David and the people of Jerusalem began to worship by dancing and praising God. David’s wife was not happy about him dancing‚ but he rebuked her. David told her he was praising God for all He had done for him so he didn’t see anything wrong with it. With the entire nation under his control‚ and no enemies at that time‚ David wanted to build a temple to house the Ark. Nathan‚ a prophet
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The Dome of the Rock stands high above the city of Jerusalem‚ allowing for the sun to reflect off of the gold dome. It is known to most as a shrine in Jerusalem. It is known to most as The Quabbat al’Sakrah mosque. It is known to most that it rests on the Temple Mount. But what most do not know is that The Dome of the Rock is the earliest Islamic monument to have survived in its original form to this day. The Dome of the Rock‚ which has stood the test of time‚ is an important building in world
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