We may consider Jewish law when determining the role and status of women in ancient Israel, which is indeed the historical context from which Christianity arose during the time of Jesus. Many believe that women in the...

In the broadest sense, the Crusades were a series of military conflicts initiated by Christians � and more specifically by the Pope � with the objective of recapturing the Christian Holy Lands in Israel/Palestine from the...

The Roman and Byzantine Periods General Pompey captures Jerusalem in 63 BCE, and local Hasmonean rule continued over the city under the protection of Rome. The Reign of Herod, who was appointed by Romans and...

The history of the city of Jerusalem spans thousands of years. The diversity of its historical inhabitants and conquerors have contributed to the significance of Jerusalem as a holy center for many cultures today. Some...

The city of Jerusalem has become a centre of holy pilgrimage for three major religions. It has figured as the spiritual homeland of Judaism, as the third holiest city in Islam, and is the...

13 Principles The idea of a savior or messiah is a Jewish idea and is one of the 13 principles of faith recited by observant Jews during morning prayers. There are numerous mentions of a savior in the books...

Christian Anti-Semitism Since the 12th century, the Jewish people have been accused of murdering Christians to use their blood for ritual purposes. This is known as a blood libel. The blood libel is one of the most hideous and...

Tefillin are two leather boxes containing hand-written inscriptions from the Torah (Jewish sacred writings) that are worn by observant Jewish men across the arms and forehead. Tefillin represent an important religious commitment and relationship...