New Jerusalem

heaven: The New Jerusalem Throughout the Old Testament and largely in the book of Revelation there is talk of a place called New Jerusalem. The image of New Jerusalem is supposed to signify what heaven will be like. New Jerusalem provides imagery in that it is of a physical city that has characteristics such as walls and twelve gates. As well as, a fulfillment of prophecy in that Christians will live with God in New Jerusalem, where he will reign forever. With the image of New Jerusalem also brings

Heavenly Mother, the New Jerusalem is the female image of God that gives eternal life in the Last Days. For thousands of years people have known we have a Father in Heaven. What many still do not know is that there is a prophecy being fulfilled right now, this very moment. This states that wo not only have a Father in Heaven, but we also have a Heavenly Mother who is being revealed in the Last Days to give us eternal life. I can truly believe in The New Jerusalem because I have personal

The city of Jerusalem, located in the country of Israel, is considered to be one of the holiest cities on Earth. 890,428 individuals are currently living in the city (“Where is Jerusalem”). What makes Jerusalem such a holy land is because of its significance to three religions: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam (“History of Jerusalem”). While Jerusalem is considered “the holy land”, it is also a place that has endured countless wars, bloodshed, and controversy. The city has been ruled by infamous

The Siege of Jerusalem & Fall of Judea Jewish history and cultural memory revolves around a few pivotal moments. One of the most important is the 587 BCE Siege of Jerusalem, a moment that changed Jewish history forever. The Kingdom of Judah In 1948, the nation of Israel was created as a homeland for the Jews, a population without a place to call their own. Right off the bat, this raises some questions. Why didn't the Jews have a home? And why would they want Israel? The answer to these questions

The city of Jerusalem is vitally important to many of the historical records found in both Old and New Testaments of the Bible. From Genesis (14:18) to Revelation (21:10), the Bible is filled with allusions and events related to this city. One simply cannot read the Bible without reading about Jerusalem! For this reason, it is of great benefit to further study this wonderfully significant place. Before looking at the historical significance of Jerusalem, which means “foundation of peace” (Laney

land of Jerusalem. Why do all these people claim ownership to the land? Throughout time and the world, the most highly wanted land by people generally contained fresh water for shipping and drinking, large quantities of oil or other precious resources; yet Jerusalem has relatively none of this. However, even without a giant port or great natural resources it is still sought by millions. The purpose of this paper is to prove that the Jewish people are the rightful owners of the land of Jerusalem and to

The city of Jerusalem has been recognized as the holy city throughout the history of three religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. During the time of Judaism, Biblical writers presented Jerusalem as the most sacred space, the center of the world, and the city of the Lord. A leading interpreter of religious texts, Mircea Eliade, in his book The Sacred and The Profane, defined several religious experiences with specific terminologies, such as hierophany, which means the sign of sacredness, and

While the present day Jerusalem flourishes with the pilgrims attracted by the city’s religious significance and the tourists intrigued by its historical landmarks, it was merely a minor city-state in the ancient times. However, rather than a miracle that had occurred overnight, the social and economic status of Jerusalem was obtained through a process of evolution, the early parts of which were recorded in the Hebrew Bible, which is a collection of narratives based on genuine historical events while

only sensorially experienced, that stand out in some ways, that are able to be shaped by the natural and cultural influences, and thus that are not perfectly sacred and detached from secular objects. Correspondingly in the Hebrew Bible, the city Jerusalem is indeed portrayed as such a special, changing and holy but also worldly religious space that God was present in the city and He unprecedentedly approved King David’s supplication of building a temple for Him, that it could still undergo a period

watched the news lately? Even if you haven’t, you still probably have heard something about the disputes in and around Jerusalem. These disputes have been going on for centuries. Many different groups of people have fought to control Jerusalem over the years but we are going to focus on the current majority parties from today. From the information I found on CNN.com and the Jerusalem Post, I concluded that the Israelis and the Palestinians are currently fighting over who should control Jerusalem and how