Mount Of Olives

Related Websites

For historical photos, see the Mount of Olives and Garden of Gethsemane pages at Life in the Holy Land. For Bible chapters related to the Mount of Olives, see Matthew 21, Mark 13, Luke 24, and Acts 1.

Mount of Olives (Biblewalks.com) Describes many structures, all over the city, that you can see from the Mount of Olives. Includes background information on many of these sites.

Mount of Olives (See the Holy Land) Highlights the biblical importance of Jerusalem’s eastern hills; also briefly describes the many holy sites dedicated to events in Jesus’s life and ministry.

Mount of Olives (official site) Including interesting data like cemetery capacity and all sorts of background info, this site is worth perusing.

Mount of Olives Walking Tour (Hike Israel, written by Erez Speiser) This guide is detailed and nicely illustrated, providing an afternoon of enjoyment for those looking to tour this area well.

Mount of Olives  (ChristianAnswers.net) Interests the reader with both physically and biblically descriptive facts, including internal links to related topics.

The Mount Of Olives (Encyclopedia Britannica) General information about the area laid out in a straightforward manner.

Mount Olivet (Catholic Encyclopedia) Discusses the biblical events that occurred in the region. Text only, no photographs.

The Complete Guide to The Garden of Gethsemane (Sar-El Tours) A helpful guide to the biblical account of Jesus’s night in the garden, the place’s historical background, and the site now called by the same name.

The Testimony of Gethsemane – Part 1 – The Mount of Olives (The Open Scroll)  A lengthy article about the Mt. of Olives, presenting the mount as a spiritual symbol of separation. It is followed by The Testimony of Gethsemane – Part 2 – Separation in the Olive Press Place, also rather lengthy, discussing the name “Gethsemane” as a symbol of Jesus’s experience in the garden.

Dominus Flevit (Franciscan Cyberspot) Highlight of this page is a few photos of the archaeological finds from below the church.

Church of All Nations (Madain Project) An updated text introduction to this church, including information particularly about the architecture; this page also includes some excellent interior photos.

The Church of St Mary Magdalene (Christian Media Center) An intriguing perspective on the beautiful church that brightens the Mount of Olives with its golden domes. Includes a video and limited information.

Chapel of the Ascension (Bein Harim Tours) This site gives a brief introduction to this chapel.

Church of the Pater Noster (Atlas Obscura) Features some nice photographs of this unique church, along with some helpful information.

Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives (Artchive, oil painting) A beautiful painting, amazingly detailed, depicting the Old City of Jerusalem as seen from the Mount of Olives.

Mount of Olives: The Suffering and Glory of the Messiah (Evangelical Magazine) A 2019 article about the mount, including comparisons and contrasts between David and Jesus as related to the site.

Bethphage

Bethphage (See the Holy Land) Briefly introduces this village on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives and its biblical role.

Bethphage (Custodia Terrae Sanctae) Includes photos and information specifically about the church onsite.

Bethphage (Israel and You) A few photos and a two-minute video give a helpful introduction to the site.

Bethphage (BibleAtlas.org) The highlight is a nice map; also the text of the biblical passages that mention this specifically.

Bethany

Bethany (See the Holy Land) Highlights this town’s biblical importance and adds a few photos.

Tomb of Lazarus (Jerusalem Experience) A 3-minute video tour of the tomb, along with background information.

Tomb of Lazarus (Bethany Project) A good text introduction and a number of interesting photos.