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Bible Atlas
Bible Atlas A complete atlas to the Bible featuring high quality maps covering all the place names one is likely to encounter in reading the text. This is an essential tool for anyone wanting to follow, and make sense of the scriptures of the Hewbrew Bible as well as the New Testament. Bible Atlas
Blogging Live From the Middle East
During the week of February 19th I’ll be reporting from the Middle East where a group of us are meeting with peacemakers, both Jewish and Palestinian. We’ll be inspecting the security barrier, reflecting on its effects upon people on both sides, and meeting with those in government, NGO, education and business enterprises in the aftermath [...]
What is Milad un Nabi?
It is the birthday of Mohammed, celebrated in 2011 by Sunni Muslims on Feb 15 and by Shite Muslims on Feb 20. For the full list of Muslim holidays.
J Street On Israel’s Bloody Defense of Gaza Blockade
“J Street is deeply shocked and saddened by reports that at least 10 civilians have been killed and dozens more wounded (including Israeli soldiers) this morning as Israel intercepted a naval convoy bringing humanitarian supplies and construction materials to the Gaza Strip.” For the full statement from this progressive, Jewish organization deploring Israel’s action that [...]
Why I support J-Street
J Street is a home for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans who support vigorous U.S. leadership to achieve a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to broaden debate around Israel and the Middle East in national politics and the American Jewish community. As a Christian who is pro-Israel, pro-Palestine, and pro-peace, I believe a crucial role needs to [...]