The Meaning of Easter
Scott Maze
John 5:25-29
Had you chosen to visit the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem today to celebrate Easter, you would no doubt want to visit the central shrine that is all probability the place of Jesus' death, burial, and Resurrection. And while no one is absolutely certain that this is indeed the location of the first Easter, archeology and history lend substantial support to the site's authenticity. From the outside, the site fails to impress as the old alleyways of the old city hide the site from street level view
If you are new to Israel, you might think to see that the Church of the Holy Sepulcher sits alone in majestic isolation, but instead, the shrine sits alongside anonymous buildings sandwiched next to them as barnacles would on a ship. If you came to the site of the first Easter looking for a light, you would be disappointed by its dark and cramped quarters. If you came seeking peace, you would be saddened by an abundance of noise. And if you came seeking love, then you will be deeply distressed to encounter petty jealousies surrounds the quarters.
Six groups of occupants lord over the site, including Latin Catholics, Greek Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, Syrians, Copts, and Ethiopians, as each watch over their respective areas for any infringement of rights. One of the reasons why the site is considered authentic and the various groups of Christians fight over it is because it was on this site that the early Christians celebrated Easter in acts of worship until AD 66.
The history of the site shows the importance of Easter throughout the centuries. Shortly after the early Christians were prevented from worshiping there, the Roman Emperor Hadrian, in an effort to eradicate Christianity, soon destroyed the area and erected a shrine honoring the goddess Aphrodite in AD 135. The Roman Emperor Constantine destroyed the pagan temple two hundred years later and placed a chapel to commemorate the site of the first Easter. ...
Scott Maze
John 5:25-29
Had you chosen to visit the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem today to celebrate Easter, you would no doubt want to visit the central shrine that is all probability the place of Jesus' death, burial, and Resurrection. And while no one is absolutely certain that this is indeed the location of the first Easter, archeology and history lend substantial support to the site's authenticity. From the outside, the site fails to impress as the old alleyways of the old city hide the site from street level view
If you are new to Israel, you might think to see that the Church of the Holy Sepulcher sits alone in majestic isolation, but instead, the shrine sits alongside anonymous buildings sandwiched next to them as barnacles would on a ship. If you came to the site of the first Easter looking for a light, you would be disappointed by its dark and cramped quarters. If you came seeking peace, you would be saddened by an abundance of noise. And if you came seeking love, then you will be deeply distressed to encounter petty jealousies surrounds the quarters.
Six groups of occupants lord over the site, including Latin Catholics, Greek Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, Syrians, Copts, and Ethiopians, as each watch over their respective areas for any infringement of rights. One of the reasons why the site is considered authentic and the various groups of Christians fight over it is because it was on this site that the early Christians celebrated Easter in acts of worship until AD 66.
The history of the site shows the importance of Easter throughout the centuries. Shortly after the early Christians were prevented from worshiping there, the Roman Emperor Hadrian, in an effort to eradicate Christianity, soon destroyed the area and erected a shrine honoring the goddess Aphrodite in AD 135. The Roman Emperor Constantine destroyed the pagan temple two hundred years later and placed a chapel to commemorate the site of the first Easter. ...
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