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Skhul Cave, Israel
Image by R Yeshurun

Skhul Cave, Israel

Entrance to Skhul Cave, Israel. Here and at the neighbouring site of Qafzeh, Homo sapiens burials have been dated to between around 90,000 and 130,000 years ago.
Amos Grieves over Israel
Image by Gustave Doré

Amos Grieves over Israel

A 19th century CE artist's impression of the prophet Amos looking over the wickedness of Israel in grief.
Tel Kabri location within Israel
Image by Jackmcbarn. Jackmcbarn's derivative work is based on original work by Wikipedia user NordNordwest.

Tel Kabri location within Israel

A map showing the location of Tel Kabri within the borders of the modern State of Israel.
Isaiah
Definition by Rebecca Denova

Isaiah

Isaiah was one of the major prophets of ancient Israel. Isaiah is Hebrew for "God is salvation." Isaiah is one of the longest prophetic books (66 chapters). Originating in the 8th century BCE, it was updated at least twice, in the 7th and...
Jacob Wright: The Oldest Reference to Israel
Video by Emory University

Jacob Wright: The Oldest Reference to Israel

In 1896 Flinders Petrie discovered what is for many the most important achievement of his long and celebrated career as an archeologist. It is a large granite stela, over ten feet high, dating to 1208 BCE. This stone bears an account of how...
Amos
Definition by Rebecca Denova

Amos

Amos is listed as one of the twelve minor prophets in the Hebrew Bible. Amos was one of the first to put his visions into writing. The earthquake mentioned in the first chapter of the Book of Amos places Amos between 760-755 BCE. The Two...
Jerusalem, Israel: Temple Mount and The Dome of the Rock
Video by Rick Steves Europe

Jerusalem, Israel: Temple Mount and The Dome of the Rock

More info about Rick's travels to Israel: http://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/read/articles/why-visit-israel Jerusalem is alive with religious tradition and passion — Christian, Muslim, and Jewish. Within a 10-minute walk you can...
Jesus Christ
Definition by Rebecca Denova

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the designation of Jesus of Nazareth (d. c. 30 CE), who was an itinerant Jewish prophet from the Galilee in northern Israel. He preached the imminent intervention in human affairs by the God of the Jews, when God would establish...
David & Goliath
Article by Rebecca Denova

David & Goliath

As a youngster, David (the later king of Israel), slew Goliath, a giant, who was the champion of Israel’s enemy, the Philistines. "David and Goliath" became a metaphor for an underdog who nevertheless is victorious over a more powerful opponent...
Jeremiah
Definition by Rebecca Denova

Jeremiah

Jeremiah (c. 650-570 BCE) was a major prophet of Israel in the Hebrew Bible. In addition to his book of prophecy, he is also credited with writing the Books of Kings and Lamentations (perhaps written by his scribe, Baruch). Called to prophecy...
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