Did the Good Samaritan Exist?
On the road from Jerusalem to Jericho stands the Inn of the Good Samaritan: a museum and waystation that houses a fine collection of mosaics from synagogues and churches in Israel and the West Bank, assembled by Yitzhak Magen, a renowned Israeli archaeologist. During...
Saint Jerome: The Hermit of Bethlehem
Born in the Illyrian city of Stridon (likely in present-day Bosnia) in the decade of 340 AD, Jerome spent his youth in a spiritual and intellectual quest that led him to Rome, where his frequent visits to the martyrs’ tombs sparked a prolonged process of conversion....
A Church for the Grandparents
After my vacation, back in Jerusalem, I received a message from Nick which, of course, included a query. “At the village, on the 8th, they celebrate another feast for Jesus’ mother. My grandmother says it’s her birthday.” Church for the Grandparents: Joaquim and St...
Interview with James “Jesusman” – in the Streets of Jerusalem
📍Location: Near the Church of the Holy Sepulcher Many people call you the “Jesusman.” What’s your real name? My name is James, I was born in the United States, but yes — many people call me “the Jesusman” here in Jerusalem. How long have you been doing this? When I...