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Empty alleyway and two blue doors
Global Security
Christmas is canceled in Bethlehem
Two visitors are shown standing a one taking a cell phone photo of the Church of the Nativity with bright white light shining from the windows above.
Religion
Jesus’ Bethlehem birthplace gets a makeover. But will it boost tourism? 
A Christian man, portraying Jesus Christ, is hung on a cross during a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday in al-Qraya village, in southern Lebanon on April 14, 2017. Muslims also revere Jesus as a prophet. In the Quran, the stor
Culture
Muslims revere Jesus too, but this Turkish author sees the Islamic Jesus in a new light
Father Gregory Collins, Abbot of the Dormition Abbey in Jerusalem, addresses the Jewish audience in his Christmas sermon.
Lifestyle & Belief
What do you preach to a church full of Jews on Christmas?
Lifestyle & Belief
Archaeologists in Israel discover synagogue dating from time of Jesus
Lifestyle & Belief
Divinity scholar says piece of ancient papyrus includes reference to ‘Jesus’ wife’
Arts, Culture & Media
Israeli Archeologists Discover “Jesus’ Synagogue”
Lifestyle & Belief
Catholics Praying in Hebrew in the Holy Land
The Trouble with Depicting God
Music Heard on Air
Music Heard on Air for April 4, 2011
Modern Nativity
Arts, Culture & Media
BBC correspondent traces the Christmas journey of Mary and Joseph, donkey in tow
Arts, Culture & Media
The ”other” Bethlehem
Arts, Culture & Media
Mexican holiday traditions
Pope Exonerates Jews for Death of Christ