The Jerusalem Gift shop Newsletter: In the Footsteps of Jesus

Published by The Jerusalem Gift shop on September 19th, 2019 12:16pm. 125 views.

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A Weekly Roots Journey     IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS   HERODION Fortress-palace of Herod the Great   Fortress palace of Herod the Great Herod the Great was proclaimed King of Judea by the Roman Senate in 39 BC. However, he came to power only two years later at the end of a bloody war in which his Roman forces massacred women, children and the aged, and nearly destroyed Jerusalem and its Temple. This stamp of cruelty, the hallmark of Herod’s reign, gives authenticity to Matthew’s account of the Slaughter of the Innocent Children of Bethlehem, even though it is not mentioned in any other historical source. Paranoid, afraid of attack from both without and from within, Herod built a series of fortified palaces. In 20 BC he began work on Herodion, a twelve and a half acre fortress that overlooks the Judean Desert on one side and Bethlehem on the other. When Herod died after a 35 year reign, an angel again appeared to Joseph telling him it was safe to return to Israel, Matthew 2:19-21. The Herod mentioned later in the Scriptures is his second son Herod Antipas, who became ruler of the Galilee, including Nazareth.     This page is part of the book The Holy Land of Jesus     Christian and Jewish Gifts from Jerusalem Our shop, located in Jerusalem, the heart of the Holy Land, We have huge collection of unique gifts that are ready for you. We’re happy to be your connection to Israel!     14% DISCOUNT Please use COUPON COD: ROOTS14 on the check out page.       Clay Oil Lamp - Herodian with Jar and Galilee Olive Oil   $17.95   BUY   Comfort Cross from Bethlehem and Olive Wood Cross Necklace in Sackcloth Bag   $10.95   BUY   925 Jesus Star David pendant © 2018 - 2024 PublicEmails.com. All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions - Privacy Policy - Contact Us