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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: The Fiasco at Damascus 1148

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a primary source document, written by William of Tyre and available from the Fordham University, dealing with the events surrounding the Second Crusade.
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Primary
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: General Assembly Resolution 181

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of the United Nations resolution to partition Palestine, making an Arab state, a Jewish state, and an international Jerusalem.
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Primary
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Proposes u.n. Trusteeship of Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
President Truman explains the United States' position and recommendations on the issue of Palestine once the British mandate was to end.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Line of June 4, 1967

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the history of the demarcation lines between Israel and Syria--lines which in part caused the June War.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table

For Students 9th - 10th
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Beit Govrin: A Roman Amphitheater

For Students 9th - 10th
The Jewish Virtual Library offers an article on Beit Govrin, an area where remains of a Roman Amphitheater were discovered in the mid-1990s.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
A great destination guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the Middle Eastern state of Israel. Find general information on its culture, people, environment, geography, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that...
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Luther Seminary

Bible Tutor: Solomon

For Students 9th - 10th
Bible Tutor provides brief discussion of the significance of Solomon. Also provides links to Biblical text.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Silver Shekel 2nd Jewish Revolt, Struck Over a Denarius of Hadrian

For Students 9th - 10th
This silver coin shows how, in an act of defiance against Roman rule, the Jewish population in the province of Judaea over-struck portraits of the Emperor Hadrian with their own symbols. Jerusalem had been destroyed by Roman forces in 70...
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Luther Seminary

Bible Tutor: Haggai

For Students 9th - 10th
This Bible Tutor website contains a brief description of the Prophet Haggai and his teachings. The information is only two paragraphs in length and provides links to additional information on related subjects.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Prime Meridian

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Encyclopedia Wikipedia provides an encyclopedia article on the prime meridian discusses the important principles were established at the International Meridian Conference in 1884.
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Other

Travel Photos: Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
Mr. Frysinger, a seasoned traveler, presents many photos from Israel focusing on the land and the people. The photos are accompanied by captions telling where they were taken, and in some cases, information about the particular place....
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Other

Dickenson College: Blake on Nature

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Dickenson College provides a look at William Blake's philosohy on nature as evident in his writings. Provides links to other criticisms as well.
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Other

Matthew Henry's Commentary: Lamentations 1

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the entire book of Lamentations and then chapter by chapter overviews given by Matthew Henry.
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Other

War of the Jews: The History of Destruction of Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
The large selection of excerpts from the history of Flavius Josephus, the well known Jewish historian who chronicled the revolt of the Jewish people in 70 C.E. against the Romans.
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Other

Holyland Corporation: Holyland Model of Ancient Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
A reconstruction of Jerusalem at the time of the second temple, with photographs of important sites.
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Other

The Raising of Lazarus

For Students 9th - 10th
This page contains the biblical account, found in John 11:17-44, where Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead.
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Library and Museum: Un Resolution 181: 1947 Partition

For Students 9th - 10th
The map shows the partition of Israel according to UN Resolution 181 in 1947.
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Other

The Temples of Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem and its later replacement by a second temple which was destroyed in 70 C.E. during the revolt against Rome. In addition the history of the Western Wall is also given.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Temple of Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
This article deals with the Temple in Jerusalem, built in its splendor by King Solomon. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Jeremias (Jeremiah) the Prophet

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from The New Advent takes very thorough look at the life and work of the Hebrew prophet Jeremiah. It also does an in-depth study of the Biblical book bearing his name. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Ezekiel

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers Ezekiel the Prophet according to the Catholic Encyclopedia. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.