Jesus

Ancient mug workshop found near site of Jesus wine miracle

Reineh - Muslimchronicle

Israeli archeologists on Thursday unveiled a 2,000-year-old workshop for making stone vessels similar to those Jesus is believed to have used to miraculously turn water into wine. Located near the Galilee village of Reineh in northern Israel, the site is walking distance from Cana, the site of a wedding where the Gospel of John says Jesus performed the miracle, hisRead more

Jesus's tomb restored after months of work

Jerusalem - Arab Today

The tomb where Jesus is believed to have been buried is being unveiled again following nine months of restoration work that will be highlighted at a much anticipated ceremony Wednesday. The shrine, which includes a 19th-century ornate edicule or shrine surrounding the tomb, is a key part of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City. However centuriesRead more

Sea of Galilee water level lowest in century

Jerusalem - AFP

The lake where Christians believe Jesus walked on water has declined to its lowest level in a hundred years, an Israeli official said Tuesday. The Sea of Galilee, which is actually a lake, has suffered from four consecutive years of rain shortages, Amir Givati of Israel's Water Authority told military radio. "The situation is serious," he said. "The lake hasRead more

Thousands mark Jesus baptism

Wadi al-Kharrar - Arab Today

Thousands of Catholic Christians attended a special mass Friday on the Jordanian side of the Jordan River in an annual pilgrimage to the site where many believe Jesus was baptised. Before the ceremony started, dozens of priests walked to the river and filled jugs with water as scouts played traditional music. The priests were led by Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, apostolicRead more

Saudi scholar joins online debate about Jesus

Manama - ArabToday

A prominent Saudi religious scholar has joined in the online conversation about whether Muslims loved Jesus. “We love Jesus who was miraculously conceived by a single word from God ‘Be’; a man of honor in this life and the next,” Shaikh Adel Al Kilani posted under the hashtag “#Do_Muslims_Love_Jesus” The scholar’s statement triggered a wide range of comments on socialRead more

Bittersweet Christmas celebrations in Middle East

Bethlehem - ArabToday

Dozens of Palestinians and tourists flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square near the Church of the Nativity, where celebrations will culminate with a midnight mass at the site where Christians believe Jesus was born. Some snapped selfies near the square’s giant Christmas tree and watched the annual Scouts parade in the city, a short drive from occupied Jerusalem. “It feels prettyRead more