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Bethlehem is amongst the oldest cities in the world, one that has been conquered and ruled by Caananites, Jews, Romans, Arabs, Crusaders, the Mamluks of Egypt, and the Ottomans. In the last century alone, it has been controlled by various different parties. The British took Bethlehem during World War I and controlled the city from 1920-1948, and in the wake of the 1948 war between Israel and its neighbors, Jordan annexed Bethlehem and controlled it until the Six Day War in 1967.

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Enhance your holiday celebrations as you discover the real story behind some of your most beloved Christmas customs and how they all point to Christ. Ever wonder where some of our unique and meaningful Christmas traditions come from? Why are red and green popular colors of the season? Why is...

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Bethlehem is amongst the oldest cities in the world, one that has been conquered and ruled by Caananites, Jews, Romans, Arabs, Crusaders, the Mamluks of Egypt, and the Ottomans. In the last century alone, it has been controlled by various parties. The British took Bethlehem during World War I and controlled the city from 1920-1948, and in the wake of the 1948 war between Israel and its neighbors, Jordan annexed Bethlehem and controlled it until the Six Day War in 1967.

Wie kommt es, dass Christi Geburt in der Tradition nach Bethlehem verlegt wurde, obwohl doch historisch wenig dafür spricht, dass er dort geboren wurde...

Read by the authors. Explore the interwoven lives of King Herod and Mary, Mother of Jesus as New York Times bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford brings these biblical figures into a new light. Follow Herod from boyhood as he strives and fails throughout his life to become a beloved king. Walk...

Enrich your holiday celebrations as you discover the incredible stories and the inspiration behind the Christmas songs you know and love. Jingle Bells Mary Did You Know? The First Noel O Holy Night Silver Bells White Christmas The songs that you've sung since you were a child continue to bring...