EditorialRuins of Castle Nimrud, Israel, on the slopes of Mount Hermon. The early 13th century Arab fortress, was rebuilt by el-Malik el-Aziz Uthman between 1228 and 1230. The Crusaders attempted to storm Nimrud in 1253 but failed.
EditorialMount Hermon (2.814 m) forms the Eastern edge of the Antilebanon range. It is divided between Israel, Lebanon, and Syria. The Bible mentions it as the northernmost point of conquest of Moses and Joshua. The highest peak is outside Israel territory.
EditorialThe Cave of Pan, the Paneion (Banyas), one of the Jordan River sources in the vicinity of Mount Hermon Banyas, Caesarea Philippi, Israel Here Jesus handed the keys to Saint Peter.
EditorialMount Hermon (2.814 m) forms the Eastern edge of the Antilebanon range. It is divided between Israel, Lebanon, and Syria. The Bible mentions it as the northernmost point of conquest of Moses and Joshua. The highest peak is outside Israel territory.
EditorialPhilip Hermon, 17th century Quaker visionary. Engraving by R. Grave from James Caulfield's Portraits, Memoirs and Characters of Remarkable Persons, London, 1819.
EditorialRuins of Castle Nimrud, Israel, on the slopes of Mount Hermon. The early 13th century Arab fortress, was rebuilt by el-Malik el-Aziz Uthman between 1228 and 1230. The Crusaders attempted to storm Nimrud in 1253 but failed.
EditorialMount Hermon (2.814 m) forms the Eastern edge of the Antilebanon range. It is divided between Israel, Lebanon, and Syria. The Bible mentions it as the northernmost point of conquest of Moses and Joshua. The highest peak is outside Israel territory.