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Nazareth

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Nazareth , town (1993 pop. 53,500), N Israel, in Galilee. As the home of Jesus , it is a great pilgrimage and tourist center. Nazareth is also the trade center for an agricultural region. The town's manufactures include processed food, cigarettes, and pottery. Mineral water is bottled here and stone quarried nearby. Nazareth is first mentioned in the New Testament, although its settlement antedates historic times. It was captured (1099) by Crusaders, taken (1187) by Saladin, and retaken (1229) by Frederick II. In 1263, Muslims conquered Nazareth, massacring its Christian population. In 1517,... Read more
Jesus of Nazareth
Encyclopedia of World Biography Jesus of Nazareth Jesus of Nazareth (ca. 4 B.C.-A.D. 29), also known as Jesus Christ, was the central ... public ministry. He was known to those around him as a carpenter of Nazareth, a town in Galilee, and as the son of Joseph (John 6:42). Matthew ... Read more
Israel
Cities of the World ... united city within which would be available free access to the holy sites by people of all ... and cultural backgrounds into one nation. Free, primary education is compulsory until ... education, which is not compulsory, is also free. Most schools are state-operated, but many ... Read more

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Conflicting loyalties and local politics in Nazareth
The Middle East Journal; 10/1/1997; Emmett, Chad F; 6824 words ; Local politics in Nazareth has been influenced by a variety of factors ... the world have brought additional parties to Nazareth, including Islamic and Arab nationalist parties. Nazareth is in many ways a unique place. Its location ... Read more
Sharp takes 1st IRL race at Nazareth.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 4/21/2002; Fleischman, Bill; 885 words ; ... a chance to be successful at Nazareth. Tom and Laurie Cywinski, of ... attended several CART races at Nazareth. They also go to NASCAR races ... expect the IRL to catch on at Nazareth is the ticket prices. We paid ... IRL wins back Indy-car fans at Nazareth. This is the only open-wheel ... Sunday ... . Read more
Catherine Spalding: co-foundress of The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.(Biography)
Catholic Education; 3/1/2006; Shaughnessy, Mary Angela; 5088 words ; The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN) maintain a vibrant presence ... co-foundress of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth with Bishop John Baptist David, wrote ... ministry of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, offers this insight into both the ... Read more
Sharp takes 1st IRL race at Nazareth.
Philadelphia Daily News (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service); 4/21/2002; 862 words ; ... a chance to be successful at Nazareth. Tom and Laurie Cywinski, of ... attended several CART races at Nazareth. They also go to NASCAR races ... expect the IRL to catch on at Nazareth is the ticket prices. We paid ... IRL wins back Indy-car fans at Nazareth. This is the only open-wheel ... Sunday ... . Read more
Nazareth: A Case of Israeli Political Propaganda
The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs; 4/30/2000; Anonymous; 676 words ; NAZARETH: A CASE OF ISRAELI POLITICAL PROPAGANDA Father Emil Salayta ... Palestine in Washington, DC about recent disturbances in Nazareth, inside Israel's "Green Line" borders, and general issues ... been in contradiction with being an Arab." The problem in Nazareth, said Father Salayta, "has never been a ... Read more
Less Than a Year Before Millennial Tourist Influx, Nazareth Bogged Down in Christian-Muslim Dispute
The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs; 6/30/1999; Anonymous; 1928 words ; ... Year Before Millennial Tourist Influx, Nazareth Bogged Down in Christian-Muslim Dispute ... millennial celebrations, the city of Nazareth is suffering an ill-timed dispute that ... Church of the Annunciation in the heart of Nazareth. The underlying issue: the role of Christian ... Read more
NAZARETH WINS ON THE ROAD; THE FLYERS GO INTO STADIUM COMPLEX AND KNOCK CORTLAND OUT OF THE PLAYOFFS.(Sports)
The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY); 5/19/2005; 1028 words ; ... Donnie Webb Staff writer Cortland -- Nazareth College is proving that playing on the ... Central) had a goal and three assists and Nazareth's defense produced an exasperating ride ... year. It's deja vu all over again, said Nazareth coach Rob Randall. It was Nazareth's ... Read more
A new age for Nazareth Israeli tourism plan renovating Jesus' hometown
The Boston Globe; 12/17/1996; Ethan Bronner, Globe Staff; 868 words ; NAZARETH, Israel -- Romanticized today by far-off believers, the ... from the New Testament -- "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" (John 1:46) -- but from the fact that Pontius Pilate mockingly decorated the cross with the sign, "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews." At the time, Nazareth was ... Read more
Nazareth Village: Back to the first century
Jerusalem Post; 5/17/2001; Allan Rabinowitz; 1155 words ; ... Rabinowitz Jerusalem Post 05-17-2001 Headline: Nazareth Village: Back to the first century Byline: Allan ... But the man, hired by a "living" museum called Nazareth Village (located within Nazareth itself) to demonstrate farming methods in the ... Read more
Boyertown batters Nazareth for a 14-4 victory: Nazareth faces Southern Area today in a must-win game.
Morning Call (Allentown, PA); 7/27/2006; 592 words ; ... return to the batting order where he's been Nazareth's top hitter all season. Nazareth (22-3-1) meets Southern Area at 12:30 p.m. in a must-win game. If Nazareth wins, it will advance to Friday's play in ... 12-inning game to Southern, 9-5, leaving Nazareth as the last surviving Lehigh Valley ... Read more

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