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The Bible (Old Testament)

THE BIBLE (OLD TESTAMENT)

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THE JEWISH MUSEUM NEW YORK

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Kirjat Jearim, Israel, where, according to Biblical Tradition, the Ark of the Covenant rested for the last time before reaching Jerusalem (II Samuel 6:2)
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Kirjat Jearim, Israel, where, according to Biblical Tradition, the Ark of th...

The Ruins of the City of Ai, Israel, a Canaanite city east of Beit El. Abraham pitched his tent here and returned to Ai after his sojourn in Egypt. Joshua was defeated at Ai and conquered the city only after a second attempt (Joshua 7:1)
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The Ruins of the City of Ai, Israel, a Canaanite city east of Beit El. Abraham p...

Fortifications of the city of Ai, Israel, a Canaanite city east of Beit El. Abraham pitched his tent here and returned to Ai after his sojourn in Egypt. Joshua was defeated at Ai and conquered the city only after a second attempt (Joshua 7:1)
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Fortifications of the city of Ai, Israel, a Canaanite city east of Beit El. Abra...

Jericho, Israel, and general view of the Mountains of Moab. Jericho is one of the world's oldest settlements situated in a fertile oasis. The "Horns of Jericho" were used during Joshua's conquest. (Joshua 2:1)
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Jericho, Israel, and general view of the Mountains of Moab. Jericho is one of...

Jericho, Israel. The Oasis of Jericho seen against the surrounding desert. The "Horns of Jericho" were used during Joshua's conquest (Joshua 2:1)
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Jericho, Israel. The Oasis of Jericho seen against the surrounding desert. The...

The remaining walls of the ancient city of Jericho (Tell-El-Sultan), Israel, probably destroyed by an earthquake in the 2nd millenium. Jericho is one of the world's oldest towns. Archaeological finds date back 9000 years.
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The remaining walls of the ancient city of Jericho (Tell-El-Sultan), Israel...

Oasis and waterfall of Ein Gedi, Israel, on the western shore of the Dead Sea, known since antiquity for its aromatic plants, palm trees and balsam. David hid himself here from Saul.
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Oasis and waterfall of Ein Gedi, Israel, on the western shore of the Dea...

The Fortress Masada on the shores of the Dead Sea, Israel; a castle of the Hasmonean kings, fortified by Herod the Great, and finally the place of the ultimate stand of the Jewish zelots against Rome. Masada fell in 74 CE, after two years of siege by L. Flavius Silva.
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The Fortress Masada on the shores of the Dead Sea, Israel; a castle of the...

View from the Fortress of Masada, Israel, down to the Dead Sea; a castle of the Hasmonean Kings, fortified by Herod the great, and finally the place of the last stand of Jewish Zelots against Rome. Masada fell in 74 CE, after two years of siege by L. Flavius Silva.
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View from the Fortress of Masada, Israel, down to the Dead Sea; a castle of th...

The Roman camp at the foot of Masada, Israel. The Fortress was the final refuge and ultimate stand of the Jewish Zelots and fell after two years of siege by L. Flavius Silva in 74 CE. All survivors of the long siege, including women and children, committed suicide.
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The Roman camp at the foot of Masada, Israel. The Fortress was the final r...

Arava, Israel, a wide valley which stretches from the southern end of the Dead Sea to the northern end of the Gulf of Akkaba. It is a near-desert region with sheer rock walls. Acacias are the only trees which grow there and are mentioned as firewood in the Bible.
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Arava, Israel, a wide valley which stretches from the southern end of the Dead...

Arava, Israel, a wide valley which stretches from the southern end of the Dead Sea to the northern end of Gulf of Akkaba. It is a near-desert region with sheer rock walls. Acacias are the only trees which grow there and are mentioned as firewood in the Bible.
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Arava, Israel, a wide valley which stretches from the southern end of the Dead...