Biblical Studies and Archaeology Community Group
The mission of this group is to provide a place to learn about ancient places and their history.Biblical studies may accompany archaeological discussions as they pertain to the Bible. Please refrain from any negativity as this should be place of positive reinforcement of our love for our Lord, Jesus Christ! May we all become God's ambassadors and embrace our...
"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour,
which is Christ the Lord;" (Luke 2,11)
Bethlehem (House of Bread - House of Lahmu) is located about 10 Kilometers (6 miles) southwest of Jerusalem by the hill country of Judea on the way to Hebron. It is first mentioned in the Armana letters fourteen centuries BCE.
Bethlehem is sacred to all three religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Above is an excerpt from http://www.holylandnetwork.com/bethlehem/bethlehem.htm
which is Christ the Lord;" (Luke 2,11)
Bethlehem (House of Bread - House of Lahmu) is located about 10 Kilometers (6 miles) southwest of Jerusalem by the hill country of Judea on the way to Hebron. It is first mentioned in the Armana letters fourteen centuries BCE.
Bethlehem is sacred to all three religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Above is an excerpt from http://www.holylandnetwork.com/bethlehem/bethlehem.htm
Historical/Archaeological info., "The city also is significant to Jews because it is the burial place of the matriarch Rachel and the birthplace of King David. Samuel anointed David king in Bethlehem (I Sam. 16:1-13) and David was a descendant of Ruth and Boaz, who were married in Bethlehem. Bethlehem is the birthplace of Jesus and therefore a holy site to Christians around the world. Following the Israelites rule, the Greeks occupied the region unitl the arrival of the Romans in 160 BCE." Excerpt from http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/vie/Bethlehem.html
Pictures of the city of David, Bethlehem, http://www.christusrex.org/www1/ofm/sites/TSbtpict.html
Enjoy and God bless you!
(Photos)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENGUeRt_gXM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSVGDzWOS4E
(Videos)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InjvMzMGfR4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0Bo_2SyP9M
But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
The sheep that were to be sacrificed at the Temple were raised in Bethlehem, notice the symbolism of Yeshua (Jesus) being born there during the time of the Feast of Tabernacles... The Lamb of God born in Bethlehem... Emmanuel to dwell (tabernacle) with us... Conceived during the Festival of Lights, the light of the World.
And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.