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Biblical Sites

Biblical Sites. There are many religious and biblical sites in both Nazareth and Bethlehem. Nazareth. Jesus grew up in Nazareth At the time it was a small village Here he grew up and was taught to be a carpenter by his father Joseph. Nazareth.

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Biblical Sites

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  1. Biblical Sites • There are many religious and biblical sites in both Nazareth and Bethlehem

  2. Nazareth • Jesus grew up in Nazareth • At the time it was a small village • Here he grew up and was taught to be a carpenter by his father Joseph

  3. Nazareth • In 4th century AD the Church of the Annunciation was built • It was meant to honor Helena • Helena was the mother of Emperor Constantine

  4. Nazareth • The Basilica of Annunciation had been rebuilt and renamed more than 5 times • Rebuilt due to many invasions

  5. Nazareth • After the Arabian invasion Crusaders came • The Crusaders stayed in the Holy Land until 1187 • The city was destroyed

  6. Nazareth • It was believed that Angel Gabriel told Mary that she was to have the Son of God where the church was originally built

  7. Bethlehem • The word “Bethlehem” means “House of Bread” • Jesus was born here • Jerusalem is located less than 5 miles from Bethlehem

  8. Bethlehem • The Matriarch Rachel is buried here and her tomb is a pilgrimage site till this day • The Nativity Church was built here • It was meant to be an overwhelming site but ended up being “Unimpressive” • Has been reconstructed over time

  9. Bethlehem • Bethlehem is sacred to three religions • Judaism, Christianity, and Islam • The Crusaders conquered Jerusalem in 1100

  10. Biblical Sites • Sites in Nazareth and Bethlehem are very sacred and are said to bring people closer to God • The security in the sacred sites is extremely high due to the fact that religious officials do not want anything to be harmed

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