A Glimpse of the Promised Land from Mt. Nebo (A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land))

Mt. Nebo

Mt. Nebo in present-day Jordan marks a bitter-sweet spot for one of the Bible’s most recognizable heroes.  In this mountain, God showed the promised land to Moses.  But he was forbidden to lay foot on it.  He could only gaze.

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The City of Nazareth (A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land)

City of Nazareth

Most christians associate Nazareth to Jesus.  In fact, “Jesus of Nazareth” is among the more popular identities of Jesus.

But the fact is, Nazareth is neither the birthplace of Jesus (it is Bethlehem, some 128 kilometers [80 miles] away) nor his hometown (Capernaum has this distinction). Continue reading