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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Temple of Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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War of the Jews: The History of Destruction of Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
The large selection of excerpts from the history of Flavius Josephus, the well known Jewish historian who chronicled the revolt of the Jewish people in 70 C.E. against the Romans.
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Yale University

Nebuchadnezzar Ii and the Conquest of Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the famous king showing a cylinder used to record the history of his victories.
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: Josephus Describes the Romans' Sack of Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
A short account written by Josephus, the first century Jewish historian on the events that took place during the Jewish rebellion against the Romans.
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Highlights in the History of Jerusalem and the Temple Mount

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a detailed timeline documenting the building, destruction, and rebuilding of the Temple.
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Other

Cyril of Jerusalem: Bishop and Theologian

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Cyril. It includes an overview of his theological views and religious significance in the early church.
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Other

The Noble Sanctuary Online Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a detailed guide to Al-Haram al-Sharif, the Noble Sanctuary, in Jerusalem. Content includes a history of the area, as well as detailed information on various aspects of the sanctuary including the "Dome of the Rock."
Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Letter From the East to the Master of Hospitallers

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a primary source document, written by Ansbert, detailing the events in and around Jerusalem, during the Third Crusade.
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Cygnet Publishing Group Inc.: The Weeping Chamber Study Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"The Weeping Chamber" by Sigmund Brouwer is set in Jerusalem in the last days of Christ's life. It can be interpreted as an historical or a religious novel. This is an extensive study guide for the novel. It has many blackline masters...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Teaching Geography: Israel and Egypt

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Media-rich site address the ongoing conflicts in Jerusalem, Israel and the limitations of natural resources throughout Egypt due to the nation's dependence upon the Nile River. Understand the relationship between human identity and...
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Cities of the Three Books

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographic exhibit explores the three monotheistic faiths in the Holy Land (Christian, Jewish, Islamic) and the settlements of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jaffa, and Gaza.
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Smart History

Smarthistory: The Dome of the Rock (Qubbat Al Sakhra)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Dome of the Rock located in Old Jerusalem, one of the earliest surviving buildings from the Islamic world. Links to additional resources.
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Other

Travel Photos: Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: A View of Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and its largest city in both population and area. Located in the Judean Mountains, between the Mediterranean Sea and the northern tip of the Dead Sea, modern Jerusalem has grown up outside the Old City....
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: The City of Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
Jerusalem plays an important role in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The 2000 Statistical Yearbook of Jerusalem lists 1204 synagogues, 158 churches, and 73 mosques within the city.Despite efforts to maintain peaceful religious...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Jerusalem, 1903

For Students 9th - 10th
A plan from 1903 for city of modern Jerusalem, showing prominent churches, hospitals, and religious monuments. The map shows the Armenian Quarter, Jewish Quarter, Moslem Quarter, and Christian Quarter of the city within the walls,...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Jerusalem, 1881

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1881 of Jerusalem, showing historical sites within the city walls, important city gates, roads, and neighboring sites, including David's Tomb, Mount of Olives and the Russian Property (Russian Orthodox Church compound) to the...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ancient Jerusalem, Around Ad 100

For Students 9th - 10th
A plan of ancient Jerusalem around AD 100, showing the walls of the city and places of historic interest.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Jerusalem in Nehemiah's Time, Around Ad 35

For Students 9th - 10th
A plan of ancient Jerusalem at the time of Nehemiah and of the Gospels, showing the walls of the city and places of historic interest. - Smith, 1911.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Palestine, With Detail of Old Jerusalem, 1915

For Students 9th - 10th
Ancient Palestine, with an inset of Old Jerusalem, intended for use in Bible studies.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ancient Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
An illustration of ancient Jerusalem.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Jerusalem Temple

For Students 9th - 10th
This illustration shows the temple at Jerusalem restored.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Temple Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
Temple at Jerusalem - Morey, 1903

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