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Jerusalem is the center of the history of the nation of
Israel. It is the capital of their Promised Land, the land promised to Abraham
and his descendants for all time. However, many other groups have tried, some
successfully, to pry this land from the hands of the Jews. The Word of God,
however, tells us this will never ultimately succeed.
Following are a few of the important locations in and
around Jerusalem for the Jews.
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The Wailing Wall. Also known as the West Wall. It is the
last remaining wall of the ancient Temple of Solomon. |
Another view of the West Wall, showing the Dome of the
Rock, which rests on the site of the old temple. Click for larger image. |
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An aerial view of the Temple Mount. The location where
the old Temple of Solomon rested. |
Another view of the Temple Mount. Click for larger
image. |
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The Jordan River, where the Israelites left the
wilderness and crossed into the Promised Land. Click for larger image. |
The Damascus Gate, one of the gates leading into the
city of Jerusalem. |
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