Digital History
Digital History: Foreign Policy Triumphs
The Camp David Accords and the Panama Canal Treaty are two of Jimmy Carter's foreign policy achievements are discussed in this web-article.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Israel and Palestine
This Wide Angle video features Majdi Amer, a 25-year-old Palestinian, who describes the daily state of violence and conflict in Israel and the occupied territories.
Yale University
Ancient Seals From the Babylonian/cyrus Cylinder
Exhibition of various ancient seals from Babylon including "The Cyrus Cylinder", 6th c. B.C. The images can be enlarged for greater detail.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Targum
Wikipedia provides a brief description of the Targums, or Aramaic interpretations of the Tanakh. Includes hyperlinked terms.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: Current Middle Eastern Conflicts Quiz (1)
Chose the correct answer in this 12-question multiple choice quiz to test your comprehension of current Middle East conflicts. Test score is immediately updated.
Other
Travel Photos: Israel
Mr. Frysinger, a seasoned traveler, presents many photos from Israel focusing on the land and the people. The photos are accompanied by captions telling where they were taken, and in some cases, information about the particular place....
Other
Hosea: The Prophet and the Prostitute [Pdf]
This is an interesting commentary on the Book of the prophet Hosea from the Hebrew Scriptures.
Other
The Grace Institute: Micah
This is an excellent article covering the major themes in the Book of the prophet Micah from the Hebrew Scriptures.
Other
The Grace Institute: Jonah's Call
This is an overview of the Book of the prophet Jonah from the Hebrew Scriptures.
Other
Islamic Kids: Prophet Musa (Moses)
Good article about Moses, a prophet of Islam. Summarizes his life as discussed in the Qur'an: his life in the house of the Pharoah, the accidental murder of the Egyptian man, his miracles, and his prophethood. Includes many quotes from...
Other
Plo: Negotiations Affairs Department
One of the official websites of the PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organization). Contains negotiations made with Israeli and other governing bodies. Includes key issues for which the PLO is continuing to struggle.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Israel
Flags of the World provides an image and description of the flag of Israel, and pictures of other national flags as well as links to related sites.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Southwest Asian Governments
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will describe the different political structures of the Middle East, explain the basic structure of the national governments in Turkey, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Elijah
This site profiles the life and work of Elijah, the great Hebrew prophet. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Philistines
This article explores the Biblical history of the Philistines, a tribe of people, seen as enemies to the Israelites. It was to this group that Goliath belonged. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Psalms of Solomon
This article deals with some apocryphal psalms, not included in the Bible's Book of Psalms. These are attributed to King Solomon. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Temple of Jerusalem
This article deals with the Temple in Jerusalem, built in its splendor by King Solomon. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Nahum
This article looks at the life and work of the Hebrew prophet Nahum from the Hebrew Scriptures. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Habakkuk
This article looks at the life and work of the prophet Habakkuk from the Hebrew Scriptures. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Isais (Isaiah)
This article traces the life and work of the famous Hebrew prophet, Isaiah. It notes that there were probably more than one "Isaiah" responsible for the Biblical book bearing that name. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Oracles
This article defines the nature of Oracles and examines how they fit in the culture of ancient times, including the Biblical era of the prophets, such as Isaiah. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Jeremias (Jeremiah) the Prophet
This article from The New Advent takes very thorough look at the life and work of the Hebrew prophet Jeremiah. It also does an in-depth study of the Biblical book bearing his name. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Osee (Hosea)
This article traces the life and work of the Hebrew prophet Hosea. It includes a study of the Book from Hebrew Scriptures bearing his name. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Book of Micheas (Micah)
This article looks at the life and work of the Hebrew prophet Micah and the scriptural book bearing his name. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...