Bible Holy Lands in Photos, Scripture, and Commentary

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Tag: Syria

  • Paul was Taught and Baptized at Ananias House, Damascus

    Dennis

    Ananias House (a.k.a. Chapel of Saint Ananias, and Hanania Church), is located in Damascus, Syria. It is near the east Old City wall and about 500 feet/153 meters north of the “Street Called Straight” (Acts 9:11). It belongs to the Syriac Maronite Church and is traditionally the remains of the house of Ananias. Archeological excavations Read more

  • The Decapolis City of Sussita (Hippos) Overlooking the Sea of Galilee

    Dennis

    Sussita, also spelled Susita, is the Aramaic name for the Decapolis city of Hippos (which is the Greek name). Both names mean “horse” in their respective languages. The 10 cities of the Decapolis were autonomous but, dependent upon Rome for protection. Nine of the cities were east of the Jordan River and Sea of Galilee Read more