According to the Gospel of Mark, Jesus cursed a fig tree after leaving this place, which has a name meaning "house of dates.
According to the Gospel of Mark, Jesus cursed a fig tree after leaving this place, which has a name meaning "house of dates." One biblical incident took place at the residence of Simon the Leper in this town, when some disciples became angry that a woman anointed the head of Jesus with expensive perfume instead of using the money to feed the poor. Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday begins in this village. One resident of this place becomes frustrated when she is left to do all the housework, while her sister sits at the feet of Jesus. In another story, Jesus intentionally delays going to this village for two days despite a desperate plea for his healing. This village was located on the Mount of Olives, and was home to the Mary, Martha, and their brother who was brought back from the dead by Jesus. FTP, name this Biblical home of Lazarus.
According to the Gospel of Mark, Jesus cursed a fig tree after leaving this place, which has a name meaning "house of dates.
Bethany