Jerusalem’s relief as a result of the Roman withdrawal was short-lived, as it had been when the Babylonians temporarily withdrew to deal with the Egyptians near the end of King Zedekiah’s reign. …

New Jerusalem is heavenly, not earthly, for it comes down “out of heaven from God.” (Re 21:10) So this city is not one erected by men and consisting of literal streets and buildings constructed in the Middle …

Nov 1, 2011 · When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed? —Part Two What the Clay Documents Really Show This is the second of two articles in consecutive issues of The Watchtower that discuss …

What Is New Jerusalem? The Bible’s answer “New Jerusalem,” an expression that appears twice in the Bible, is a symbolic city that represents the group of Jesus’ followers who go to heaven to rule with …

Jerusalem’s destruction emphasizes the importance of paying attention to Bible prophecy. Roman coins commemorating destruction of Jerusalem in 70 C.E.

During his ministry, Jesus was present at festivals in Jerusalem, where he often taught crowds. He twice drove out money changers and merchants from the temple courtyard.

God’s prophets warned of a terrible destruction if the people didn’t change their bad ways. The book of Ezekiel gives a look inside the temple and other details.

Cyrus, King of Persia, has a part in Israelite history. Jews in Babylon can finally go back to Jerusalem, just as the prophet Isaiah foretold and as Ezra recorded.

A time line of the events of Ezra 1-5. Despite numerous obstacles, Jews return from Babylon, restore true worship, and rebuild the temple.

FEATURE In and Around Jerusalem Today JERUSALEM —once the center of true worship of Jehovah God, but no longer the city bearing God’s name. Jerusalem lost its privileged position after it …