The Pool of Bethesda is just north of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. In his Gospel account, John describes Jesus going to such a pool, surrounded by …
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The Synagogue in the First Century
A synagogue in the ancient world functioned as a place of study, worship, and community gathering. The Greek word sunagoge means a bringing together …
Stone Jars, Ritual Washing, and the Water to Wine Miracle at Cana
Stone vessels were common in Judea for ritual purposes, since according to the Law of Moses stone would not become impure, unlike the often-used …
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