I am also a man of faith, of Jewish faith, and as such, could not comprehend the [nativity] Scene as I saw it in the media.
It might seem obvious that Jesus was born on December 25 in the town of Bethlehem, but experts say that this version of the story might not be correct.
Ancient Bethlehem lies in the West Bank, in an area where the Israeli government bans its citizens from entering. To visit, you cross a checkpoint manned by Israel Defense Force soldiers pointing ...
The Associated Press (AP) reported that Bethlehem had its second subdued Christmas Eve following the Hamas’ attacks on Israel in 2023 ... when I first set foot in the ancient town where time seemed to ...
As other Christians in the region, we may face extinction despite being one of the most ancient ... Bethlehem, the breadwinners, who normally work in Christian tourism or are employed in Israel ...
The name of Jerusalem was also changed to “Aelia Capitolina,” removing the ancient ... son of Jesse from Bethlehem, was born. David became the King of Israel, who made Jerusalem its capital ...
“Christ in the Rubble” is the name of one such creche, located a short walk along an ancient ... from Bethlehem what’s happening in Ramallah or Hebron, we wonder, 'Are we next?' Israel ...
The star is mentioned twice, and the text implies the first sighting was at the time of Jesus's birth.
Time to re-engage in the fight for Israel with passion and conviction, not apologetics or apprehension. A new film and book show the way.