Search Results - Nazareth
| Type in a word or phrase to search, you can also type in Article ID's separated by commas: |
 |
|
|
Nazareth ( IPA /'næz?r??/; Hebrew ????????, Natzrat or Natzeret, Arabic ???????? an-Na?ira or an-Naseriyye) is the capital and largest city in the North District of Israel. It also serves as an Arab capital for Israel's Arab citizens who make up the vast majority of the population there. [2] In the New Testament, the city is described as the childhood home of Jesus, and as such is a center of Christian pilgrimage, with many shrines commemorating biblical associations. The etymology of Nazareth from as early as Eusebius up until the 20th century has been said to derive from the Hebrew word ??? netser, meaning a "shoot" or "sprout", while the apocryphal Gospel of Phillip derives the name from Nazara meaning "truth".[3] There is speculation and biblical indication that Nazarene meaning "of the village of Nazareth", was confused with "Nazir," meaning a "separated" Jew who had taken an ascetic vow of holiness.[citation needed] Modern-day Nazareth is nestled in a natural bowl which reaches from 1,050 feet (320 m) above sea level to the crest of the hills about 1,600 feet (490 m).[4] It is located between hills that form the most southerly points of the Lebanon mountain range.[5] Nazareth is about 25&_160;kilometres (16&_160;mi) from the Sea of Galilee (17 km as the crow flies) and about 9&_160;kilometres (5.6&_160;mi) west from Mount Tabor. The Nazareth Range, in which the town lies, is the southernmost of several parallel east-west hill ranges that characterize the elevated tableau of Lower Galilee.[6] Archaeological research has revealed a funerary and cult center at Kfar HaHoresh, about two miles (3 km) from Nazareth, dating back roughly 9000 years (to what is known as the Pre-Pottery Neolithic B era).[7] The remains of some 65 individuals were found, buried under huge horizontal headstone structures, some of which consisted of up to 3 tons of locally-produced white plaster. Decorated human skulls uncovered there have led archaeologists to believe that Kfar HaHoresh was a major cult centre in that remote era.[8]
|
Showing 1 to 9 of 9 Articles matching 'Nazareth' in related articles. |
| Pages: 1 |
 |
|
|
|
1. The Divine Paradox
November 21, 2008
INTERPRETERS OF THE DIVINE WILL:
The priestly establishment in Jerusalem 30AD had its own idea of the divine will and saw themselves as its expression. The followers of Jesus took a contrary view and saw Jesus as embodying and projecting the divine will. The Jerusalem of Pilate and Herod Antipas became a stage where two opposing points of view based on two opposing sets of values was played out. THE PARADOX: The Christian churches ostensibly preach Jesus of Nazareth while, at the same time, through their doctrines, they misrepresent him and actually further the viewpoint... (read more)
Author: Vynette Holliday
|
|
|
|
|
2. Christmas is finally here!
November 12, 2008
Come December, we all eagerly await the Christmas festival. Christmas is one of the biggest celebrations for the people belonging to Christianity as December 25th honors the birth of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Night-long caroling, prayers and wishes, feasting, exchanging gifts, reunions, holidays, and surprises galore mark the high festive spirits of Christmas. It is a season that exudes happiness, spreads joys and warm hugs around, eliminates worries, and is celebrated by everybody rich or poor.
Christmas is one of the most inspiring celebrations of the year. Hope, joy, and love is share... (read more)
Author: catherine smith
|
|
|
|
|
3. Persecution Of Christians By Christians
November 04, 2008
Disciples of the doctrine of Jesus of Nazareth of the Holy Bible are increasingly becoming victims of religious persecution worldwide. However, the article, infomercial or documentary usually cites followers of non-Christian doctrines such as Islam, Hinduism or Buddhism as the perpetrators of the persecution. Nevertheless, such groups of people are not, by far, the only ones to subject the servants of God to martyrdom. There is another group of people who have joined in the futile attempt to eradicate Christianity. Ironically, they identify themselves as Christians also. How can this be?... (read more)
Author: Hannah Henderson
|
|
|
|
|
4. Churches In India: A Place Of Tranquility
September 17, 2008
Christianity is a monotheistic religion. It is centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament. Its followers are known as Christians. They believe that Jesus is the son of God and is also the Messiah who was prophesied in the Old Testament. Christians offer their prayer at churches. Church is a place of worship where a group of people congregate to perform acts of religious praise, honour, or devotion. It is a common architecture with the shape of a cross i.e., a long central rectangle, with side rectangles, and a rectangle in front for the altar spac... (read more)
Author: Sonal Arya
|
|
|
|
|
5. Israel's Ein Gedi National Park
June 27, 2008
It's a common knowledge that Israel plays a major role in both religion and history. For religion, it's a fact that the founder of Christianism Jesus Christ was born in Nazareth in Israel. In the historical sense, Israel was been the land of the Jews and they fought for it to the extent of engaging in war to protect it. It is also considered the "Holy Land" due to it's strong emphasis in the bible. Despite it's religious significance, Israel is abundant in flora and fauna that tourists around the world can marvel.
One of which is Ein Gedi National Park located in the caves of Qumran, ne... (read more)
Author: Cedric Canierro
|
|
|
|
|
6. A Short History of the Christmas Tree
May 20, 2008
Christmas tree, Yule tree or Tannenbaum (German: fir tree) is one of the most popular traditions associated with the celebration of Christmas. Some say that the tree represents the one whose wood was made into a cross and used to crucify Jesus of Nazareth. Others say that its origin goes back to the original Tree of Knowledge and that is why so many early decorations were apples. Those who point to the ancient Roman celebration of Saturnalia as a source for our contemporary trees note the evergreens were used as decoration during that long ago holiday that ended on December 25. The evergreen ... (read more)
Author: Michiel Van Kets
|
|
|
|
|
7. To Jerusalem
March 14, 2008
What do you do when you are the Savior of the World, have a little over a week left to impart your message to your disciples and still have to make the journey to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover?
If you are Jesus of Nazareth, an itinerant rabbi and preacher, it appears you keep going about your business, even as you know you are about to face your own death.
On our calendar Palm Sunday arrives this Sunday. For Jesus and his disciples their journey to Jerusalem marked returning to a city that had attempted to stone Jesus earlier in his ministry. The twelve closest to Jesus h... (read more)
Author: Cory Kemp
|
|
|
|
|
8. Prime Reality And Religion
February 15, 2007
Prime reality is the truth of the universe, unfiltered by the human brain. While no human being will ever understand or discover the full truth in this life on earth, they can accept God’s word as true because they see the truth that they can see in the flesh, and take the remainder on faith. The truth is God’s Word, which is manifest in the Holy Bible and ultimately in His Son Jesus Christ of Nazareth. The external reality orbiting humanity is made up of concrete materials based in the Periodic Table of chemistry. This is true for everything in our Milky Way Galaxy and the universe as far ... (read more)
Author: Kate Gardens
|
|
|
|
|
9. GiftsFromTheHolyLand.com Presents a Tour of The Old City Of Jerusalem!!!
July 20, 2006
Dear readers; Jerusalem Jerusalem is a religious center sacred to all three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. &
History about The GATES of "JERUSALEM" Religious pilgrims from all nations continue to congregate in the Holy City and millions of people flow through the gates of Jerusalem each year.
References to the city of Jerusalem appear throughout the entire Scriptures.
The Scriptural history of Jerusalem (known then as "Salem"), begins when Abraham meets "Melchizedek" (King of Justice) about 2000 BC.
Through the ages it has been called by man... (read more)
Author: Gifts From The Holy Land
|
|
|
|
|
