Bible Holy Lands in Photos, Scripture, and Commentary

See and learn about the Holy Lands of the Bible. New sites will be added every week. See the famous and off the beaten track sites referenced in the Bible.

Tag: Passion of Christ

  • The Mocking of Jesus by the Soldiers: The Roman Game of Kings

    Dennis

    The King Game (known as Basileus in Greek) was commonly played throughout the Roman Empire by soldiers. The soldiers preferred to play using a condemned prisoner, but it is thought that a non-violent version of the game could be played amongst the soldiers themselves when a prisoner was not available. In the double-square, sheep knuckles… Read more

  • The First Trial of Jesus Christ at Caiaphas’ House

    The First Trial of Jesus Christ at Caiaphas’ House

    Dennis

    The Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu (Gallicantu means “cock-crow” in Latin), on Mount Zion, is over the ruins believed to be the site of Caiaphas the high priest’s home (Caiaphas was High Priest from 18 to 36 AD). The identification is strongly supported (but not proved) by archeology. A church existed here during the… Read more