When it comes to places of historic Jewish interest, it is Israel, Europe and the United States that most readily come to mind. Some might also consider the many other places of Jewish interest that can be found scattered throughout the Middle East. But not many would immediately think of Central Asia or the Far East. Nevertheless, the Diaspora spread as far as India and … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2019
OLDEST CHURCHES AND CATHEDRALS IN THE WORLD – A DEFINITIVE AND DETAILED LIST
If you Google the term “world’s oldest churches” and look at the first dozen links, chances are you will get a dozen different lists. Most lists will include the House Church of Dura Europas in Syria. Others typically named are the Meggido Church in Israel, the Etchmiadzin Cathedral in Armenia, the Hagia Sophia in Turkey, St. Peter’s Basilica in Italy and Trier Cathedral in … [Read more...]