Christmas in Bethlehem. The ancient dream: a cold, clear night made brilliant by a glorious star, the smell of incense, shepherds and… — Lucinda Franks Copy Share Image
“During the early Islamic period between the 7th and 11th centuries, Bethlehem came under the dominion of the Muslim caliphates, and in… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
Christmas in Bethlehem. The earliest dream: a cold, clear night made bright by a magnificent star, the smell of anger, marshals and… — Lucinda Franks Copy Share Image
![“During the early Islamic period between the 7th and 11th centuries, Bethlehem came under the dominion of the Muslim caliphates, and in 634, Modestus, the Patriarch of Jerusalem, failed to celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem for the first time in three centuries.[69] During this time, parts of the…” quote by Charles River Editors](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9d5/charles-river-editors-1165_first-time_during-the-early-islamic-period-between_3091985.jpg)
