Time Quote by Charles River Editors

“During the early Islamic period between the 7th and 11th centuries, Bethlehem came under the dominion of the Muslim caliphates, and in 634, Modestus,…

— Charles River Editors

“There are three locations in the vicinity of Bethlehem that have been claimed to be the location where these events took place. The old…

— Charles River Editors

“.. The slaughter lasted the best part of two days. When it was over, the crusade leaders went in solemn procession to the church…

— Geoffrey Hindley

Bethlehem was just the beginning. I call Jesus Christ's next appearance, Bethlehem, Act 2. No silent night this time, however. The skies will open,…

— Max Lucado

In terms of the historical record, I should also point out that there is no account in any ancient source whatsoever about King Herod…

— Bart D. Ehrman

“The town is described in this story as the “House of Bread” (in Arabic, the name means “House of Meat”).[7] The two women arrived…

— Charles River Editors

In the town of Bethlehem many years ago, a man got religion and he changed the status quo.

— Phil Ochs

“In 1099, immediately after the capture of Jerusalem, a group of anonymous figures convened in secret conclave.”

— Michael Baigent

The Christ of Bethlehem is the Christ of Galilee, is the Christ of the Crucifixion, is the Christ of the Resurrection, is the Christ…

— John Joseph O'Connor

“The Crusades were not unprovoked. They were not the first round of European colonialism. They were not conducted for land, loot, or converts. The…

— Rodney Stark

“Jerusalem has a way of disappointing in tormenting both conquerors and visitors. The contrast between the real and heavenly cities is so excruciating that…

— Simon Sebag Montefiore

“It is therefore deeply tragic that Jerusalem should have become a bone of contention – with people killing each other by the thousand because…

— Jostein Gaarder