Nazareth
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13: Place Names and Religious Pilgrimage: Mapping Sacred Journeys in Israel
1. Introduction Place names in Israel are deeply entwined with religious pilgrimage traditions across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This article explores how the naming of pilgrimage sites shapes spiritual journeys, reinforces religious identities, and sustains cultural heritage. 2. Pilgrimage in Judaism Jewish pilgrimage traditionally centred on Jerusalem and its Temple…
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Nazareth in Biblical Context
1. Introduction Nazareth is a small but profoundly significant town in the biblical narrative. Though absent from the Old Testament, it becomes central in the New Testament as the childhood home of Jesus Christ and a key location in the Incarnation narrative. Often viewed as insignificant by ancient standards, Nazareth’s…