King of Numidia (113- 104 BCE). Resisted the spread of the Roman Empire and engaged in warfare for a few years. Betrayed by his father-in-law, Bocchus, he was captured, thrown into prison and died six days later from the cold and starvation.
Politician in Syria from early 1966 to late 1970. Includes brief biography.
Part of the New Testament but differs from the synoptic gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke by having clear gnostic elements. Includes examples of the differences.
Arabic term defined as a battle, struggle, or holy war for the religion. The greater jihad is the spiritual struggle of each man, against vice, passion and ignorance. A lesser jihad is simplified to cover holy war against infidels and infidel countries, aiming at spreading Islam.
City in Palestine with about 25,000 inhabitants. Economical base focuses on agriculture, production of dates, bananas and citrus fruits. Includes history of one of the oldest settlements in the world, dating back to 9000 BCE.
Island in Tunisia with 110,000 inhabitants. Economy is based upon the production of dates, figs and olives, olive oil, fishing, and small industries which make pottery, jewelry and clothes. Includes history.
Features politics, history, economy, health and education, religions and its people.
City in Saudi Arabia with over 2.9 million inhabitants, situated on the Red Sea. Economy focuses on livestock imports, iron and steel plants, oil refineries, and production of bricks, furniture and tiles.
Capital of Israel, divided into an old city, a new city and satellite towns on all sides. Features its religious importance, economy, culture and history. Includes slide show and map.
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