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Jul 2, 2021 · Learn about the Mount of Olives, a sacred place where Jesus prayed, taught, and ascended into heaven. Discover how it relates to Messianic prophecies, redemption, and hope for the future.
Mar 9, 2023 · The Bible records Jesus’ visiting the Mount of Olives three times in the last week of His earthly life, and each time something of significance happened. The first visit is what we call the triumphal entry. The donkey Jesus rode that day was found in the area of Bethany and Bethphage, on the east side of the Mount of Olives (Luke 19:29–30).
Apr 24, 2024 · Frequently mentioned in the Bible and later religious literature, it is holy to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The peak usually regarded as the Mount of Olives proper is the southern summit, 2,652 feet (808 metres) above sea level. The middle peak (2,645 feet [806 metres]) is crowned by the Augusta Victoria Hospital.
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Jul 11, 2020 · Learn about the significance of the Mount of Olives in the Bible, where Jesus prayed, ascended and will return. Discover its history, prophecies and views of Jerusalem.
The first actual reference to the Mt. of Olives in the NT is in the questionable account of the woman taken in adultery. John 8:1f. records that Jesus went to the Mt. of Olives and the next day went to the Temple where the scene took place. Otherwise, all references to the famous Mt. are during and after Passion week.
The map, from 1858, considered the most accurate in existence at the time, marks the Jewish graves clearly on the bottom left. The aerial photo, from 2013, is taken from the south. From Biblical times until the present, Jews have been buried on the Mount of Olives.
Learn about the biblical and historical significance of the Mount of Olives, a ridge east of Jerusalem with olive trees and a panoramic view of the city. See maps, verses, and references to David, Jesus, and the end times.
