In the time of Jesus, Bethany was only three kilometers from Jerusalem and served as a place of rest for those coming from Jericho. Today, the road interrupted by the separation wall no longer passes through Bethany, and the route has become much longer. One must go...
The Hasmonean Dynasty: Origin, Expansion and Fall of the Jewish Kingdom The Maccabean revolt succeeded in shaking off the dominion of the Seleucid monarchs who cruelly persecuted those who remained faithful to the Law of the Lord. Their definitive triumph opened a new...
Dear friends, Throughout this year 2025 close to Christmas, filled with challenges and lessons, and despite the war, we have been able to keep our doors open, welcoming an average of 252 visitors per month from diverse cultures and religions, and hailing from more...
When I visited the Saxum Visitor Center, I was struck by the timeline: on vertical panels it traces the most significant events in the history of salvation, interwoven with milestones of universal history. In the same outdoor courtyard, a map laid into the floor marks...
The Banias River in Caesarea Philippi: One of the Sources of the Jordan. ReedMiller, 2022 “Matthew tells us that this conversation between Jesus and his disciples takes place in the beautiful town of Caesarea Philippi, filled with luxurious palaces, set in a...
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...
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