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9 exiting facts you will be thrilled to know about this beautiful cross

 

#2 will blow your mind

  1. When Islam first arose, much of what we think of today as Islamic ‘territory’ in Anatolia, the Levant and North Africa was Christian until conquered by the heirs of Muhammad, such that speaking of one side’s incursions into the other’s territory requires you to ignore how that territory was seized in the first place. That entire region had been part of the Roman and later Byzantine empires, and was culturally part of the West until it was conquered by Muslim arms – Rome is closer geographically to Tripoli than to London, Madrid is closer to Casablanca than to Berlin, Athens is closer to Damascus than to Paris.
  2. All that said, it’s worth remembering that the Crusades arose in the late Eleventh Century only after four centuries of relentless Islamic efforts to conquer Europe, and the Christians of the Crusading era cannot be evaluated without that crucial context.
  3. Starting in the middle of the Seventh Century, when Islam was still mostly united under a single political entity, you begin to see Islamic incursions into Europe (including Constantinople, which was effectively one of the leading European cities at the time) – and from there, the conquests and attempted conquests marched on. If you look on a map over this period, you see an almost continuous line of advance on Europe from all sides but the north – from Spain and France in the west to Italy in the center to Constantinople in the east to the frontiers of Georgia in the Caucasus, with the islands of the Mediterranean on the front lines.
  4. The Crusaders used the Jerusalem Cross as an emblem; bearing the symbol on the papal banner given to them by Pope Urban II.  It was adopted by Godfrey de Bouillon as his personal coat of arms. He was one of the leaders of the Crusades and became the first ruler of Jerusalem (he refused the title of “king”) after successfully driving out the Moslems during the First Crusade in 1099.
  5. The 5 crosses represent the five nations that figured in The Crusades: Great Britain, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy.
  6. The Jerusalem Cross is a major symbol used in Christianity, representing Christ’s command to spread the Gospel around the world beginning in Jerusalem. The symbol is basically composed of 5 crosses; 1 large central cross with 4 smaller crosses in each quadrant. It is also often referred to as the Crusader’s Cross and less frequently as the Cantonese Cross.
  7. Other popular interpretations of the Jerusalem Cross: The central cross stands for Christ and the four smaller crosses stand for the 4 evangelists John, Luke, Mark, and Matthew.
  8. The large cross represents Christ as the strength at the center of Christianity and the smaller crosses as the 4 corners of the earth to which the faith spread.
  9. The crosses represent the wounds that Christ suffered when He was crucified; the central cross for the wound on His side, and the 4 smaller crosses for the wounds on His hands and feet.

The Jerusalem cross has history and a story to tell. We proudly hand craft this silver Jerusalem cross at our factory in Bethlehem in the heart of the Holy Land, and bless it in the Nativity church, the birth place of our lord Jesus Christ. Help the Christian families working in the factory by buying directly from us for a very special price of 59 dollars shipping included. Wear it with pride.

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Our tailor made tour of the Holy Land, specifically designed for you, your family and friends to experience the historical, cultural, and religious richness of the Holy Land guarantees 100% satisfaction or we pay you 1000 US dollars in cash. We are so sure of your satisfaction we are willing to risk 1000 dollars. 

All you have to do is fill your Name, Email, and phone number above. We will design your dream tour with the best prices guaranteed. 

We serve few groups a year once we fill our list we stop this offer until next year.

But first click on the link below to read about 8 Alarming Facts you must know before travelling to the Holy Land.

#6 will blow your mind

https://www.holy-land-trips.com/index.php/8-alarming-facts

 

8 Alarming Facts you must know before travelling to the Holy Land

                                                                                                    # 6 will blow your mind

The purpose to travel to the Holy Land is to learn about the cultural, historical, and religious wealth of Israel and Palestine. To discover how Christians Muslims and Jews live together in a small piece of land. The politics of the Middle East is a fascinating area to explore, and there is so much history to offer Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike.

The pilgrimage to the Holy Land is a special time of spiritual journey for Christians. Pilgrimage is a time in which we recommit ourselves to living a Christian life, a pilgrimage life. Most groups follow a regular itinerary. The Holy-Land-Trips presents the Holy Land in a unique, unexplored, fun, enjoyable, and uninhibited way.

There are 8 important facts you must know in order to have the best experience:

  1. Travelling to the Holy Land is much safer than staying at home in the UK, the US or most other Western countries. Moreover, personal security is highest and crime lowest compared to many Western countries and cities. It is true that there is an ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, and the media is ready to report every big and small incident, BUT the daily lives of both peoples is totally different come and see yourself. We walk the streets day and night with no fear of getting kidnapped or stolen or harmed in any way. People go out of their way to help, especially if they are tourists. I raise my 3 children in Jerusalem and thank God I live in a safe country. The conflict is between Israelis and Palestinians tourists have never been involved.
  1. Anytime is good, to visit the Holy Land most people come during September, October, November, March, April and May probably because tickets are cheaper and they like to hit the beaches on hot summer days. But if you want to avoid long queues at the sites it is best to come during June, July, August January, and February. Besides Israel has some good beaches too.
  1. The holy land is a small place, so you can reach all the important places within maximum two and a half hours, depending on traffic of course. Most tourists stay in Jerusalem hotels where the rates are double compared with Bethlehem hotels and it is only 10 minutes away. There is an Israeli checkpoint you have to pass, but it is not an issue for tourists. It is best to stay in Bethlehem Christian hotels, you can save a lot. Besides they give personal care to their guests.
  1. If you are traveling with your family and not with a large group, buy your tickets online it is cheaper. Travel agents' markup is a lot on tickets. The land tour, you can buy from a travel agent.
  1. In order to have the best experience, and learn the most, and save time and money, you must tour with a TRUSTABLE guide and driver. A guide who is knowledgeable and knows the INS and OUTS will save you a lot of trouble.
  1. The Holy Land souvenir stores are probably the best in the world, the stores are filled with arts and crafts all made by local artisans and jewelers. Whether it's olive wood, mother of pearl, Gold, Silver, and diamond jewelry all are beautifully crafted. Now the shocking thing is that drivers get no salaries they rely totally on tips and commissions, and those shops that pay higher commissions to guides and drivers will get the clients. Commission is as high as 50% so anything you buy costs you at least double the price. You end up paying a lot more than you planned. Then if you don't buy or tip, you will get the cold shoulder. Artisans and jewelers also suffer because they can sell much more if their items are sold with reasonable prices.
  1. In an organized tour the guides will not give you free time so you will not be able to explore on your own and compare prices. It is so much fun to explore the old markets with narrow alleys with small shops and cafes. It is a pity that most tourists do not get this experience.
  1. Food is also one of the things that give you the opportunity to explore the culture of the local people. Most tourists do not experience the real taste of the local dishes. They are taken to restaurants where guides and drivers take commissions also. There is no need to say the food is not good.

 

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Our tailor made tour of the Holy Land, specifically designed for you, your family and friends to experience the historical, cultural, and religious richness of the Holy Land guarantees 100% satisfaction or we pay you 1000 US dollars in cash. We are so sure of your satisfaction we are willing to risk 1000 dollars. 

All you have to do is fill your Name, Email, and phone number above. We will design your dream tour with the best prices guaranteed. 

We serve few groups a year once we fill our list we stop until next year.

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