New Jerusalem

Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus was according to the New Testament crucified in Golgotha which is known as “the place of the skull”. This has since been identified as a cluster of stone quarries on the outskirts of the city that had been abandoned. After 10 years from crucifixion walls were put up around the tomb and area of execution to make the Holy Sepulchre inside Jerusalem. The Roman emperor Constantine I had the temple of Venus demolished for the use of a new church, in the middle

For the Jewish people, Jerusalem has long been regarded as a special city, chosen by God as he chose the people of Israel. The importance of Jerusalem in the Jewish religious tradition can be traced back to the Hebrew Bible, in which narratives describe the events which make the city sacred. However, these events alone do not make Jerusalem a sacred place; the biblical texts also work together to portray the importance and holiness of Yahweh, the God of Israel. The concept of sacredness is also highlighted

captured Jerusalem during the Six-Day-War and named it as their capital. However, to this day countries around the world still don’t recognize it as Israel's capital because of the conflict between Jews and Palestinians claiming it as their own. Recently, former president Donald Trump made an announcement saying that the United States would move their embassy to Jerusalem and recognize it as Israel's capital. There are strong arguments and many reasons as to why the world should recognize Jerusalem as

Jerusalem: The Holy City, Paper 1 Despite having no seemingly admirable qualities with location, Jerusalem is a greatly influential city that shapes beliefs and religious views of people, even in this modern time. Jerusalem is a shared central place representing three major religions: Christianity, Islam and Judaism, making this city a place that is highly revered by many. This well-regarded city has proven to be a sacred space through the way it is set apart, ever changing and connected to

natural elevation of 2700 feet over the sea level. It is located in northeast Jerusalem, overlooking the Temple Mount, the new City and the Judean desert. On the clear day a visitor can see as far as Dead sea. Mount Scopus is mentioned by ancient historian Josephus Flavious in his famous work The Jewish War. It describes the arrival of Roman general Titus to the gates ofJerusalem. The first time Roman general Titus saw Jerusalem was from the Mount Scopus. He marched there from Caesarea with two of his

The Rights to Jerusalem The rights to Jerusalem have been heavily debated for centuries. It is the cause of much animosity between the three major monotheistic religions. Since the beginning, the Christians, Muslims and Jews have all claimed that Jerusalem belongs to them due to their religious texts. According to the Bible, Jerusalem is where Jesus Christ was nailed to the cross and crucified for his crimes, blasphemy against Judaism and for treason against Rome. Jerusalem and the area surrounding

The fight over Jerusalem is not a new issue. Rather, it is one that has been a matter of contention for hundreds of years, from the Third Crusade, a fight between Western and Eastern leaders, to today’s conflicts between Israel and Palestine. Both are over control of the territory. The Holy Land and the surrounding area have always inspired strong feelings in the three major monotheistic religions and their kingdoms, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, enough that they are willing to shed blood over

Population movements are described as the repositioning of large, swaths of people through the process of human migration. Shifts in a given population’s demographic is attributed to natural, behavioral or economic factors, i.e. victims of natural disasters, refugee populations, and the relocation of people as a by-product of development projects. The creation of nations is a catalyst for population changes, i.e. displacements and migrations. State-building is at the core of population movements

For any true believer it would be a challenge to find another place on the face of earth that equals the experience of standing on the top of Mount of Olives overlooking the Jerusalem 's Old City. The panoramic view that opens from this natural elevation is nothing short of stunning as City of David reveals itself sparkling under the bright sun in its splendor and glory. The spiritual power of this experience is undeniable. Something about seeing all these Holy places up and close makes you think

Name Name of University Recitation Section TA Name Palestine has a right, under international and natural law, to self-determination under the borders which existed prior to Israel’s formation in 1948. The natural governing authority of the new Palestinian State to be formed within these borders is the Palestinian Authority (PLO) currently led by Mahmoud Abbas. Given that land was stolen from Palestinian natural sovereignty via actions taken by Israel in wars which Palestine proper was not