Well-Spring of Holiness: 3200BC - 7th Century AD
- Episode aired Dec 8, 2011
Jerusalem was established as a fortress no later then the Canaanites, at the site of a sacred spring where human sacrifices occurred. Far from major trade routes, it remained a minor town, u... Read allJerusalem was established as a fortress no later then the Canaanites, at the site of a sacred spring where human sacrifices occurred. Far from major trade routes, it remained a minor town, until king David, uniting the northern and southern kingdoms of Israel and Juda, chose it a... Read allJerusalem was established as a fortress no later then the Canaanites, at the site of a sacred spring where human sacrifices occurred. Far from major trade routes, it remained a minor town, until king David, uniting the northern and southern kingdoms of Israel and Juda, chose it as 'neutral' capital. King Solomon gave it unprecedented splendor with his Temple, but it w... Read all