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"...a small country having so large a history..."
Mark Twain, The Innocent Abroad, 1869
 
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Temptation

Greek Monastery on Mount of Temptation, Jericho
Here, the Devil tried to tempt Jesus away from his 40-days fast

Jericho

Impressions of David Roberts, 19th Century
   
   

 
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Holy Birth

Star of Bethlehem, where Jesus was born
Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
  

Flag over Holy City

Palestinian flag has been flying over Bethlehem, an essentially Arab city, since 1995
 

  
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Coincidence

President Arafat was on his first official visit to Bethlehem when we were there.  Great welcome for a great leader.
 
 

Reality

Security men and sharpshooters on the Church of Nativity.  Arafat later visited the Church and had lunch with the Patriarchs


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Palestinian Stamps : A Look at a New Nation-to-be
 
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