Judaism

There are 298 items in Judaism:

Istanbul, Arkeoloji Müzesi

What did I expect when I decided to visit the Istanbul Archaeological Museum? I only had some vague notions about the collection, but nothing more. I knew that the famous Alexander sarcophagus and a well-known portrait of Diocletian were there;…

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Jehoiachin in Babylonia

One of the last kings of Judah, Jehoiachin (r.598-597) was taken captive by the Babylonians (2 Kings 24.15; ABC 5) and lived in exile in the country of the conquerors. However, he was released, and a couple of cuneiform tablets…

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Jericho

Jericho (Tel es-Sultan): ancient settlement in the valley of the Jordan river.Jericho Jericho, Skull from Pre-Pottery Neolithic B Ancient settlement near a well;…

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Jerome on Bar Kochba

Simon ben Kosiba, surnamed Simon bar Kochba ("son of the star") was a Jewish Messiah. Between 132 and 135, he was the leader of the last resistance against the Romans. After the end of the desastrous rebellion, the rabbis called…

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Jerusalem

Jerusalem: capital of Judah or Judaea, sacred city of Judaism.Location Jerusalem in c. 70 CE "David's City": between Kidron valley with Gihon…

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Jerusalem, Davidson Center

Situated in the Jerusalem Archaeological Park, the Davidson Center is immediately southwest of the Temple complex. You can see finds from Jerusalem's Jewish, Roman, Byzantine, and Early Islamic past. …

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