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The Jordanian city of Umm Qays formally known as Gadara, one of the Greco-Roman cities of the Decapolis, is today a place for quiet contemplation and exploration.

The magi were wise men from Persia whose origins can be traced to Zoroaster, following the Morning Star associated with the goddess Astarte to King Herod in Jerusalem.

Matthew's account of King Herod's order to slay the male children is the only account of such an atrocity and now contemporary biographers of Herod question its validity.

Near the site of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls lies Masada Israel. Masada Israel was originally the site of a palace that was built by Herod the Great.

Barabbas was a leader of an insurrection aimed specifically at Pilate. Pilate wished him dead, but was manipulated into setting him free and condemning the innocent Jesus

The Jordanian village of Mkawer, 25 miles southwest of Madaba, is home to the ruins of Machaerus, the Black Fortress, the place of execution of John the Baptist.

Is the tale of Herod killing newborn babies and those children under 2 years of age true? Did Herod the Great order a genocidal raid on Bethlehem after Jesus' birth?

Jesus needed no divine knowledge to realize his end would be the cross. He was threatened from the start, and he knew his disturbance in the temple would seal his fate.

Birthday, anniversary, special occasion? Discover what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history, May 7th.

King Herod the Great, born c 73 BCE, was a central character in the history of the Jewish people. Early chroniclers have allowed a fascinating glimpse into his life.

The Nabateans are remembered today for their ingenious water aqueducts and impressive architectural buildings in Petra, Jordan.

For serious researchers of Biblical history, early Jewish history and life in Roman Judea, between 200 BCE and 75 CE, the works of Flavius Josephus are an essential tool.

From the ancient ruins at Caesarea National Park, you can discover what life was like in the city that was once the Headquarters of the Roman Government in Palestine.

King Herod had all Bethlehem boys under 2 murdered in an attempt to kill the new King of the Jews, but the Holy Family has fled to Egypt.

When considering the Christmas story of Jesus, people often wonder when Jesus was born. This article looks at the birth of Jesus of Christ.

Mary anticipates of the birth of her son as she and Joseph prepare to go to Bethlehem for the Roman Census.

The Wakefield Cycle is a group of 32 mystery plays which are considered among the most important and best written of all medieval mystery plays.

Vague and contradictory sources make for a fascinating pursuit of Christ's "real" birth date.

West Bank Bethlehem sits almost 2,500 feet above sea level only five miles from Jerusalem. It is for Christians, Jews and Muslims a special place.

People often wonder if Jesus could have had more impact by being born in a luxurious palace instead of a humble manger, and why wouldn't God have done that for him?

The events of that first Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday, also called the "three days of death"

The fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of Solomon's Temple in 70 C.E. marked the formal end of the five-year war between the Jews and Romans.

From 1948 until June 1967, Jerusalem had been a divided city with West Jerusalem part of the Israeli sector and East Jerusalem part of the Jordanian side.

When you visit Israel's Masada you not only take in the beauty of an ancient Jewish settlement, but also learn of a people who refused to submit to slavery.

The Dead Sea is not only a popular Holy Land site, but also a place to receive therapeutic services.

The gospel of Matthew tells the story about wise men who traveled from the East to see the baby Jesus. Who were they and what was the significance of their gifts?