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Nazareth Then and Now
Ancient Nazareth lacked the critical advantages for its development as a significant settlement: abundant water supply, an elevated site for defensive purposes, and strategic location adjacent to a major highway. The most comprehensive recent study of the archeology of ancient Nazareth and its local region was completed by Ken Dark over several seasons between 2004…
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The oldest hatred
Presentation to a panel discussion sponsored by the Jewish Council of Australia at St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane on Monday, 29 September 2025. The topic of the event was: Should anti-Semitism be exceptionalised or should we combat all forms of racism together? Co-hosts for the event included: Doykeit (a local Jewish group in Brisbane), St John’s…
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Palestine of Jesus 2014 – Day Thirteen
This morning the participants in our Palestine of Jesus course had an extended opportunity to soak up the special places along the NW shore of the Sea of Galilee. We had a late checkout from our rooms at the Pilgerhaus, and people were able to visit the nearby Benedictine monastery or walk along the shore to…
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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (13 July 2014)
Contents 1 Lectionary 2 The twin sons of Isaac: Esau and Jacob 3 Gospel: Jesus and the Parables 3.1 First Stage 3.2 Second Stage 4 Jesus Database 5 Liturgies and Prayers 5.1 Music Suggestions Lectionary Genesis 25:19-34 and Psalm 119:105-112 [or Isaiah 55:10-13 and Psalm 65:(1-8), 9-13] Romans 8:1-11 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The twin sons…
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Palestine of Jesus 2014 – Day Twelve
Today was a time to focus on the Galilean context of the ministry of Jesus, exploring the social and political dynamics of the region in his time and reflecting on the implications of that for our own ministries now. We began the day with a visit to Bethsaida. We reached the site quite early (not…
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Palestine of Jesus 2014 – Day Eleven
The SGC Palestine of Jesus course relocated from Jerusalem to the Galilee today. This was always planned at this point in the schedule, but the move was also a good opportunity to move away from the tensions and security concerns in Jerusalem and the south of the country. After travelling from Jerusalem, the morning was…
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Palestine of Jesus 2014 – Day Ten
Friday, July 4. American Independence Day. The first Friday of Ramadan 2014. Heavy security presence in and around Jerusalem. A delayed funeral for the 16 year old, Mohammad Abu Khdair. More rockets and mortar fire from Gaza into the south of Israel. Shattered lives. Crushed dreams. Hatred and fear in the air. There was a heavy police…
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Palestine of Jesus 2014 – Day Nine
With the current high level of tensions in Jerusalem and the other occupied Palestinian territories following recent abductions and murders, the schedule for the Palestine of Jesus course has been amended slightly. Planned visits to sites on the West Bank have been deleted from the program: Nablus on Wednesday afternoon, Hebron on Thursday, and Bethany on…
