Memorial Day, 2017 How do you spend Memorial Day? The original purpose of Memorial Day was a day set aside to remember our military service members who died while on active duty. It was officially proclaimed following the Civil War due to the large number of war dead. It has sometimes been called “Decoration Day” … More Life is Short
In last week’s Watch Your Step, Travel Tips I warned you about bartering in Jerusalem’s Marketplace. Perhaps the best way to caution you about some of the salesmen is to tell you one story from my experience—even if it makes me look bad. Travel Light Humor A white shirt embroidered with light blue thread drew … More Watch Your Step, Part 2
You may have noticed in previous posts I’ve suggested you wear non-slip comfortable walking shoes during your tour of ancient Jerusalem. Much of the old city’s streets are uneven. This is especially true in the marketplace. Wandering the stone-paved streets of the market we were distracted by the amazing sights. It was easy to be … More Watch Your Step, Part 1
Two places are considered as possible locations for Jesus’ tomb. One is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the traditional site for centuries, as we discussed in last week’s post: https://suzanklassen.com/2017/05/01/church-of-the-holy-sepulchre/ The other site is the Garden Tomb. Approximately two hundred years ago some Christians began to look for a possible location that reflected more … More The Garden Tomb
In the 4th Century AD, Emperor Constantine’s mother built the original Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. From that time to the present the Holy Sepulchre has been the traditional site of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Although this church was destroyed twice by conquerors, the believers rebuilt it. It is a … More Church of the Holy Sepulchre
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