Hanukkah (which in Hebrew means "to dedicate") is also referred to as the Festival of Lights or the Feast of Dedication. It is a holiday, lasting eight days, that celebrates the rededication of Jerusalem's temple in 164 B.C. after it was defiled by a pagan ruler. Cause of Holiday The events that led up to the celebration of Hanukkah are as follows. In 175 B.C., Antiochus Epiphanes becomes ...
Topics covered: Jesus and the disciples travel to Jerusalem for Hanukkah, the Jews attempt to stone Christ for claiming He is God, the Lord travels through Perea and makes a final visit to his hometown of Capernaum where the Jews try to entrap him
The second time it was recorded it was offered in late 29 A.D. as the Lord was making his way toward Jerusalem to keep the Feast of Lights or Hanukkah (Luke 13:18 - 19). This parable was first given while the Lord preached from a ship to a large crowd of people on the shore. He said to the crowd the following.
Many new Hanukkah-themed illustrated children’s books are full of wit and surprises this year. Some books take on the holiday with a bit of a twist, while others comfortably rely on traditional ...
Despite a deep love for music, Ruthie initially shied away from the spotlight, preferring to play guitar, piano, and write songs for others. Growing up in the rich musical tapestry of Gause, Texas, Ruthie found herself drawn to the diverse sounds and arrangements of local gospel choirs and musicians.
Ruthie Cecelia Foster (born ) [1] is an American singer-songwriter of blues and folk music. She mixes a wide palette of American song forms, from gospel and blues to jazz, folk and soul.