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From Wikipedia: The Western Wall, Wailing Wall, or Kotel (Hebrew: הַכּוֹתֶל הַמַּעֲרָבִי),[1] known in Islam as the Buraq Wall (Arabic: Ḥā’iṭ al-Burāq حَائِط ٱلْبُرَاق Arabic pronunciation: [‘ħaːʔɪtˤ albʊ’raːq]),[2] is an ancient limestone wall in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is a relatively small segment of a far longer ancient retaining wall, known also in its entirety as the “Western Wall”.[3] The wall was originally erected as part of the expansion of the Second Jewish Temple begun by Herod Read more...

From the website: The stunning desert backdrop of Timna Park is the setting for the replica of the Tabernacle. While some have studied it at length, others may never have considered the depths of meaning found in the Tabernacle. The model is fully based on the book of Exodus and aims to stay as true to scripture as possible. Featured Read more...

Horatio Spafford (1828–1888) is remembered today chiefly as the author of the beloved hymn “It Is Well with My Soul.” Yet his life was far more than a single hymn. It was a story marked by prosperity and promise, sudden calamity, steadfast faith, and a final chapter of unusual missionary devotion. Born in 1828 in North Troy, New York, Spafford Read more...

Written on stationary from the Brevoort House in Chicago, Horatio Spafford penned this famous hymn while on a ship as he crossed the Atlantic Ocean. Not that long ago, his daughters had drowned after the Ville du Havre suffered a tragic crash. His wife telegraphed back, “Saved alone.” The manuscript is now found at the American Colony Hotel in Jerusalem. Read more...

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The history of En Gedi is a story of survival, spiritual refuge, and continuous human presence in one of the most unlikely environments on earth. Nestled along the western shore of the Dead Sea, this desert oasis has supported life for thousands of years, offering fresh water, fertile soil, and shelter amid an otherwise harsh and arid landscape. Archaeological evidence Read more...

  Jimmy DeYoung interviews Jewish and Muslim scholars to determine where the Garden of Eden was. Was it at the Foundation Stone? Watch Return to Eden ♦ _____ ♦ The Foundation Stone under the Dome of the Rock is considered by some: The site of the Garden of Eden The site of the altar where the animals were killed in Read more...

From the plaque: Jesus went out with his disciples across the Kidron valley to a place where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. (Gospel of John 18:1) “Gethsemane, a place where the Savior prayed before the passion. It is at the foot of the Mount of Olives, and today the faithful eagerly go to pray there.” Read more...

The Shrine of the Book stands as one of the most distinctive and symbolically rich museums in the world, dedicated to preserving some of humanity’s oldest and most significant written texts. Located in Jerusalem, it houses the Dead Sea Scrolls—ancient manuscripts that have reshaped our understanding of early Judaism, the Hebrew Bible, and the historical context of religious tradition. Beyond Read more...

The so-called “Jesus Boat,” more properly known as the Sea of Galilee Boat, is one of the most remarkable archaeological finds connected to the world of the New Testament. Discovered in 1986 along the shores of the Sea of Galilee, this ancient vessel provides a rare and tangible glimpse into the everyday life of the first century—the very setting in Read more...

Set on the outskirts of old Nazareth, the Nazareth Village is built on ancient agricultural land that boasts the area’s last remaining first-century wine press. The original farm has been restored with its ancient wine press, terraces, irrigation system and stone quarry, and exact replicas of first-century houses, a synagogue, a watchtower, mikveh and olive presses have been carefully constructed Read more...

The ancient town of Capernaum—also known as Capharnaum—holds a place of great importance in the history of the New Testament. Situated along the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee, it served as a center of ministry for Jesus Christ and is frequently mentioned in the Gospels. In the first century, Capernaum was a modest fishing village, yet its location Read more...

The model of ancient Jerusalem at the Israel Museum is one of the most remarkable visual reconstructions of the city as it stood during the late Second Temple period. Known as the Holyland Model of Jerusalem, it offers visitors a detailed and immersive glimpse into the appearance of the city at the time of Jesus Christ and the height of Read more...

Artifacts of Biblical Significance: Caiaphas Ossuary Caiaphas Ossuary, Author’s Photo   Tel Dan Stele Tel Dan Stele, Author’s Photo   Shema Seal   Uzzah’s Tombstone   “Hither were brought The bones of Uzziah King of Judah. Do not open!”   Pontius Pilate Inscription   _____ Image Source/Credit: • אסף.צ at he.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Read more...

Associates for Biblical Research: Currently, two archaeological treasures are being unearthed in Jerusalem. One is the Pool of Siloam at the southern end of the City of David, and the other is the excavation and restoration of the Pilgrimage Road connecting the Pool of Siloam with the Temple Mount. There are a number of references to pools in both the Read more...

The ancient city of Jezreel and the account of Naboth’s Vineyard together form one of the most powerful moral episodes in the history of Israel. Set during the reign of Ahab, this narrative weaves together themes of power, injustice, and divine judgment in a way that has resonated for centuries. Jezreel was an important royal city in the northern kingdom Read more...

Traditional site of John Mark’s mother’s house, where Peter went after being released from prison: 12 And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying. 13 And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Read more...

The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is the traditional site of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The primary alternative site, the Garden Tomb, is preferred by evangelicals for the atmosphere but possibly predates Jesus by 5-8 centuries (Matthew 25:28 says that the tomb was a new tomb built for Joseph of Arimathea). See discussion by FIRM, and Read more...

The Jerusalem Prayer Center is a place of quiet devotion and historical continuity, closely tied to the legacy of the American Colony and the enduring ministry of the Spafford family in the Holy Land. Among its most treasured artifacts is Bertha Spafford’s original Steinway piano, an instrument that reflects both the cultural refinement and the spiritual life of this unique Read more...

Samson’s Tomb is a traditional site associated with the burial of Samson, one of the most dramatic and complex figures in the Old Testament. Though its identification rests on long-standing tradition rather than definitive archaeological confirmation, the site has drawn interest for centuries as a place connected with the life and death of this remarkable biblical hero. Samson’s story is Read more...