Christianity – Lesson 15

Weblinks

The Story of Jesus

Study these maps showing the movements of Jesus around Palestine. http://www.ccel.org/bible/phillips/CP051GOSPELMAPS.htm

The Political and Religious Situation in Israel Today

Learn about the modern-day political and religious situation in Israel. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/31439/Arab-Israeli-wars

Videos

Herod the Great: A Legacy in Stone

Watch this clip showing the historical legacy of Herod the Great. http://safeshare.tv/w/YaopghBBkv

Pontius Pilate Washes His Hands

Watch the dramatic scene from The Passion of Christ which shows Pilate washing his hands of Jesus. http://safeshare.tv/w/nLwYPaFnbc

Josephus and Jesus: Textual Reliability

Learn about Josephus and how his writings have contributed to our understanding of the historical Jesus. http://safeshare.tv/w/NElOXDoyEh

Herod’s Fortress

Virtually visit the Ruins of King Herod’s fortress in Masada. http://safeshare.tv/w/VCNjaAqqYD

Israel

Learn about Flavius Josephus and Masada, Israel. http://safeshare.tv/w/ZsYPKqKAAL

Worksheets

The Christian Context – Lesson 15

Section B Lesson 15 Worksheet 1