Another Empty Tomb?
I approached the church in the small coastal village where I would be staying for a few days, and suddenly, a boy rushed toward me. It was Nick, my friend from a short flight a little over two years ago. We embraced like old friends. He is taller now, but otherwise...
Interview with James “Jesusman” – in the Streets of Jerusalem
📍Location: Near the Church of the Holy Sepulcher Many people call you the “Jesusman.” What’s your real name? My name is James, I was born in the United States, but yes — many people call me “the Jesusman” here in Jerusalem. How long have you been doing this? When I...
An Encounter in the Air
On a short flight, I began speaking with a boy who was traveling alone. At one moment in the conversation, he said with all the composure of his eight years: – “God does not exist.” – “Really?” To my astonishment, he added: – “Well, if He ever...
The Hellenization of the Land of Israel
The death of Alexander the Great in 325 B.C. is generally considered the beginning of a new era throughout the eastern Mediterranean and the Near East. During this period, several aspects of the life of various peoples were imbued with Greek civilization, art,...