Bethlehem - Wikipedia
WEBBethlehem ( / ˈbɛθlɪhɛm /; Arabic: بيت لحم, Bayt Laḥm, pronunciation ⓘ; Hebrew: בֵּית לֶחֶם Bēṯ Leḥem) is a city in the Israeli-occupied West Bank of the State of Palestine, located about ten kilometres (six miles) south of Jerusalem. It is the capital of the Bethlehem Governorate, and has a population of approximately 25,000 people.
Bethlehem | History, People, Meaning, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMar 12, 2024 · Bethlehem, town in the West Bank, said to be the site of the Nativity of Jesus Christ and birthplace of King David. The town serves as an important center of pilgrimage and tourism, and it has an agricultural market and trade economy that is closely linked to nearby Jerusalem.
Christ's Birthplace Bethlehem Has Surprising History - National …
WEBDecember 23, 2017. • 13 min read. Bethlehem has been the subject of countless carols and Nativity plays, but the real story of the little town is far more complex. Bethlehem had a long history...
7 Things to Know about Bethlehem, the Birthplace of Jesus
WEBDec 18, 2023 · Is it any wonder that God chose Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus, our Savior? He is “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” Why Is Bethlehem Still Relevant? Bethlehem is the home to over 27,000 residents today. Those who live in Bethlehem are considered citizens of Palestine.
Bethlehem Is Jesus' Birthplace and the City of David - Learn …
WEBSep 14, 2020 · Bethlehem. Known as: Birthplace of Jesus Christ; early Canaanite settlement; City of David. Location: About six miles southwest of Jerusalem, just off the main road from Jerusalem to the Negev. Climate: Typical Mediterranean climate, but milder because of its altitude and nearness to the sea.
Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage …
WEBBethlehem lies 10 kilometres south of the city of Jerusalem, in the fertile limestone hill country of the Holy Land. Since at least the 2nd century AD people have believed that the place where the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, now stands is where Jesus was born.
Bethlehem summary | Britannica
WEBBethlehem, Arabic Bayt Laḥm, Town (pop., 2005 prelim.: 29,000), West Bank, south of Jerusalem. An ancient town of Judaea, it was the early home of King David. A Roman garrison was stationed there during the Second Jewish Revolt ( ad 135).
Bethlehem – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBThe "little town" of Bethlehem, mentioned in Christmas carols, attracts pilgrims worldwide on account of its description in the New Testament (and particularly the Gospels) as the Biblical birthplace of Jesus, whom Christians believe to be Messiah and Son of God.
What was Bethlehem like when Jesus was born? – Church News
WEBDec 19, 2022 · Church History. ‘O Little Village of Bethlehem’: Archaeological insights into the setting of Jesus’ birth. Historical records, archaeological discoveries and the natural geography of the region can greatly increase understanding of the first Christmas. By Matthew J. Grey, Brigham Young University 19 Dec 2022, 4:00 PM MST.
A new side to the holy city of Bethlehem - BBC
WEBApr 6, 2020 · Known for being the hometown of King David and the birthplace of Jesus Christ, the biblical-but-still-bustling little town of Bethlehem has a new miracle afoot: a renaissance of Palestinian...
Skip to content