Christian Leaders in Jerusalem Express Concern over Growing Violence
The patriarchs and heads of Christian churches of Jerusalem expressed deep concern over the growing violence in Jerusalem, which increased...
Jerusalem
Part 12: Flying fists at the place of Christ’s resurrection
It seems insufferably foolish that some of the most spiteful manifestations of co-existence between Christians should have permanent residence in...
5: Mount of Olives
The Mount of Olives is my favourite part of Jerusalem. This was where Jesus would make his home when visiting...
6: Waiting for ladder to fall
Occasionally I am asked about my favourite place in the Holy Land. It is a difficult question to answer. For...
7: Pagan signposting
When Queen Helena, mother of the newly converted emperor Constantine, came to the Holy Land in the first half of...
8: Jesus HQ in Jerusalem
The Mount of Olives was to Jesus’ times in Jerusalem what the north-western shore of the Sea of Galilee was...
9: Where Mary was born
When we think of Mary at the time of the Annunciation, we may well imagine a young country girl, perhaps...
8. Jerusalem
Drawing up an itinerary for a pilgrimage to the Holy Land is fraught with pitfalls. Especially in Jerusalem, the tour...
