国家地理:Jerusalem's Most Holy Places 耶路撒冷神圣地
时间：2018-12-05 作者：英语课 分类：国家地理2007年
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The Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Since the 4th century AD, it's been the holiest shrine 1 in Christianity. Many Christians 2 believe this is Golgotha where Jesus was crucified. But the majestic 3 church contains another traditional site of utmost veneration- the tomb of Christ where the New Testament 4 says He was buried and rose again.
Within sight of the church the Muslim Noble Sanctuary 5, Haram al-Sharif, a complex of holy shrines 6 begun in the 7th century AD, crowned by the hallowed Dome 7 of the Rock. This is where Muslims believe Mohammed ascended 8 to Heaven.
Under the great golden dome is the rock that is holy to Islam, Judaism and Christianity, dating back to the earliest Bible stories that formed the foundations of all three religions.
There are three religions which is very large portion of the world's population, for which this spot Haram al-Sharif or the Temple Mount is at the center of Jerusalem and Jerusalem is perceived as being God's City, God's Mountain. The heightened sense of God's presence in this place exists in all three religions.
Jews call the Noble Sanctuary the Temple Mount. Remarkably 9, this same rock was also the site of their two most sacred temples, centuries earlier.
A tantalizing 10 fragment from the immense second temple complex still stands, forming the southwest perimeter 11 of the Noble Sanctuary: The Western Wall or Wailing 12 Wall. For Jews, it is the holiest site in Jerusalem, a symbol of their ancient homeland.
It's holy. It's a holy place for us and we respect the wall. We feel a special feeling. We feel near to God.
Of Jerusalem's three most sacred sites, only one is holy to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. All three faiths share stories that tie the sacred mountain to each religion and tie the religions to each other.
New Words:
Sepulchre: (n.) A receptacle for sacred relics 13, especially in an altar. 圣物匣
Golgotha: 【宗】各各他(耶稣被钉死的地方)
Within sight of the church the Muslim Noble Sanctuary 5, Haram al-Sharif, a complex of holy shrines 6 begun in the 7th century AD, crowned by the hallowed Dome 7 of the Rock. This is where Muslims believe Mohammed ascended 8 to Heaven.
Under the great golden dome is the rock that is holy to Islam, Judaism and Christianity, dating back to the earliest Bible stories that formed the foundations of all three religions.
There are three religions which is very large portion of the world's population, for which this spot Haram al-Sharif or the Temple Mount is at the center of Jerusalem and Jerusalem is perceived as being God's City, God's Mountain. The heightened sense of God's presence in this place exists in all three religions.
Jews call the Noble Sanctuary the Temple Mount. Remarkably 9, this same rock was also the site of their two most sacred temples, centuries earlier.
A tantalizing 10 fragment from the immense second temple complex still stands, forming the southwest perimeter 11 of the Noble Sanctuary: The Western Wall or Wailing 12 Wall. For Jews, it is the holiest site in Jerusalem, a symbol of their ancient homeland.
It's holy. It's a holy place for us and we respect the wall. We feel a special feeling. We feel near to God.
Of Jerusalem's three most sacred sites, only one is holy to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. All three faiths share stories that tie the sacred mountain to each religion and tie the religions to each other.
New Words:
Sepulchre: (n.) A receptacle for sacred relics 13, especially in an altar. 圣物匣
Golgotha: 【宗】各各他(耶稣被钉死的地方)
1 shrine
n.圣地，神龛，庙；v.将...置于神龛内，把...奉为神圣
- The shrine was an object of pilgrimage.这处圣地是人们朝圣的目的地。
- They bowed down before the shrine.他们在神龛前鞠躬示敬。
2 Christians
n.基督教徒( Christian的名词复数 )
- Christians of all denominations attended the conference. 基督教所有教派的人都出席了这次会议。
- His novel about Jesus caused a furore among Christians. 他关于耶稣的小说激起了基督教徒的公愤。
3 majestic
adj.雄伟的，壮丽的，庄严的，威严的，崇高的
- In the distance rose the majestic Alps.远处耸立着雄伟的阿尔卑斯山。
- He looks majestic in uniform.他穿上军装显得很威风。
4 testament
n.遗嘱；证明
- This is his last will and testament.这是他的遗愿和遗嘱。
- It is a testament to the power of political mythology.这说明，编造政治神话可以产生多大的威力。
5 sanctuary
n.圣所，圣堂，寺庙；禁猎区，保护区
- There was a sanctuary of political refugees behind the hospital.医院后面有一个政治难民的避难所。
- Most countries refuse to give sanctuary to people who hijack aeroplanes.大多数国家拒绝对劫机者提供庇护。
6 shrines
圣地，圣坛，神圣场所( shrine的名词复数 )
- All three structures dated to the third century and were tentatively identified as shrines. 这3座建筑都建于3 世纪，并且初步鉴定为神庙。
- Their palaces and their shrines are tombs. 它们的宫殿和神殿成了墓穴。
7 dome
n.圆屋顶，拱顶
- The dome was supported by white marble columns.圆顶由白色大理石柱支撑着。
- They formed the dome with the tree's branches.他们用树枝搭成圆屋顶。
8 ascended
v.上升，攀登( ascend的过去式和过去分词 )
- He has ascended into heaven. 他已经升入了天堂。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The climbers slowly ascended the mountain. 爬山运动员慢慢地登上了这座山。 来自《简明英汉词典》
9 remarkably
ad.不同寻常地，相当地
- I thought she was remarkably restrained in the circumstances. 我认为她在那种情况下非常克制。
- He made a remarkably swift recovery. 他康复得相当快。
10 tantalizing
adj.逗人的；惹弄人的；撩人的；煽情的v.逗弄，引诱，折磨( tantalize的现在分词 )
- This was my first tantalizing glimpse of the islands. 这是我第一眼看见的这些岛屿的动人美景。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- We have only vague and tantalizing glimpses of his power. 我们只能隐隐约约地领略他的威力，的确有一种可望不可及的感觉。 来自英汉非文学 - 历史
11 perimeter
n.周边，周长，周界
- The river marks the eastern perimeter of our land.这条河标示我们的土地东面的边界。
- Drinks in hands,they wandered around the perimeter of the ball field.他们手里拿着饮料在球场周围漫不经心地遛跶。