Abu Ghosh: The Medieval Emmaus
Saxum is built in the Arab village of Abu Ghosh, located about 12 kilometers from Jerusalem. The Evolución of the Name Abu Ghosh Throughout history, the village of Abu Ghosh has borne several names. The Book of Joshua recalls its Canaanite name—Kiriath-baal—later...
The Tomb of the Righteous One: Tomb of Joseph?
In 1881, a group of nuns from the Sisters of Nazareth, a congregation founded in Lyon a few decades earlier, arrived in Nazareth to establish their first convent in the Holy Land. They purchased a plot of land directly across from the Basilica of the Annunciation...
The Coins of the Gospel
This brief study of the coins mentioned in the Gospel has helped us better understand Jesus’ teachings. Knowing the value of each one allows us greater objectivity in grasping the message the Lord conveys in those passages. That’s why we’ve titled it “A Treasure to...