Many Christians believe that the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the place where Jesus was crucified, died, and rose from the dead, although this view has been challenged by others who believe that the Garden Tomb was the place of a skull (Golgotha). According to biblical writers, the place of crucifixion was located outside … Continue reading “Golgotha and the Temple Mount”
Our classic reconstruction drawing “Jerusalem in 30 A.D.” has been used as a base on which to show the Way to Golgotha. Five stages in Christ’s last journey can be identified, beginning at Gethsemane and culminating at either of the two sites identified as the place of the empty tomb.
Feedback from customers who have purchased our new CD Volume 2: “Jerusalem in the time of Christ,” has been very positive, indicating that you have found it a really useful aid in understanding and teaching this topic. You can see a taster below of the final slide in the set. It shows the culmination of … Continue reading “The Way to Golgotha in Jerusalem”
Over the last 9 months, I have been working as archaeological and architectural editor for the new ESV Study Bible, which will be available from 15 October 2008. Most of my contacts have been with Justin Taylor, who was the Project Director and Managing Editor. Recently, he interviewed me concerning two drawings, which I had … Continue reading “Golgotha and the Tomb of Christ”
In this model, we see a priest offering at the Altar of Incense in Herod’s Temple. It was placed close to the Veil that separated between the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies. According to Mishnah Shekalim 8.5, the Veil was one handbreadth thick. This heavy veil was torn from top to bottom when … Continue reading “Temple Veil”
This drawing shows the Holy Place, which measured 40 cubits (69 feet, 21 m.) high and 20 cubits (34.4 feet, 10.50 m.) wide. It contained the seven-branched Lampstand in the south, the Table of Shewbread in the north and closer to the veil that separated the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies , the … Continue reading “Temple Veil”
With this 85-slide presentation, you can explore the streets of the city that played an important part in the life of Jesus
My wife Kathleen and I are excited to have been invited by Taran Davies to attend the Jerusalem 3D Premiere in the iMax cinema in London this Wednesday, the 15th of January, 2014. Taran Davies is co-producer with George Duffield and Daniel Ferguson is the director. Josh Glancy wrote in today’s Sunday Times: “The documentary … Continue reading ““Jerusalem 3D” Film Premiere in London”
Having recently updated our Image Library with about 40 new illustrations, we have received enquiries as to how this online resource came into being. As its creation was a process that took many years, you may be interested to read its story. We were privileged to live in Israel for a long time, so most … Continue reading “The Story of the Ritmeyer Image Library”
Conveniently timed to coincide with the beginning of the academic year, our new CD-Rom is now available. We promised to bring out our immensely popular slide set, “Jerusalem in 30 A.D.”, in digital format and we hope you will be pleased with the result. Re-named “Jerusalem in the time of Christ”, this CD has a … Continue reading “Jerusalem in the time of Christ – New CD-Rom”