Jerusalem, halfway up. Of these, Gethsemane is the only one which has any claim to be authentic.
[Gethsemane]
•Next to the central summit, on the southern side is a hill remarkable only for the fact that it contains
the “singular catacomb” known as the “Tombs of the Prophets,” probably in allusion to the words
of Christ. (Matthew 23:29)
•The most southern portion of the Mount of Olives is that usually known as the “Mount of Offence,”
Mons Offensionis. It rises next to that last mentioned. The title “Mount of Offence,” or “Scandal,”
was bestowed on the supposition that it is the “Mount of Corruption” on which Solomon erected
the high places for the gods of his foreign wives. (2 Kings 23:13; 1 Kings 11:7) The southern
summit is considerably lower than the centre one.
•There remains the “Viri Galilaei,” about 400 yards from the “Mount of Ascension.” It stands
directly opposite the northeast corner of Jerusalem, and is approached by the path between it and
the “Mount of Ascension.” The presence of a number of churches and other edifices must have
rendered the Mount of Olives, during the early and middle ages of Christianity, entirely unlike
what it was in the time of the Jewish kingdom or of our Lord. Except the high places on the summit,
the only buildings then to be seen were probably the walls of the vineyards and gardens and the
towers and presses which were their invariable accompaniment. But though the churches are nearly
all demolished, there must be a considerable difference between the aspect of the mountain now
and in those days when it received its name from the abundance of its olive proves. It does not
now stand so pre-eminent in this respect among the hills in the neighborhood of Jerusalem. It is
only in the deeper and more secluded slope leading up to the northernmost summit that these
venerable trees spread into anything like a forest. The cedars commemorated by the Talmud sad
the date-palms implied in the name Bethany have fared still worse; there is not one of either to be
found within many miles. Two religious ceremonies performed there must have done much to
increase the numbers who resorted to the mount. The appearance of the new moon was probably
watched for, certainly proclaimed, from the summit. The second ceremony referred to was the
burning of the red heifer. This solemn ceremonial was enacted on the central mount, and in a spot
so carefully specified that it would seem not difficult to fix it. It was due east of the sanctuary,
and at such an elevation on the mount that the officiating priest, as he slew the animal and sprinkled
blood, could see the facade of the sanctuary through the east gate of the temple.
Olivet
(place of olives). (2 Samuel 15:30; Acts 1:12) [Olives, Mount Of, Mount, Mount, Mountain
OF]
Olympas
(heavenly), a Christian at Rome. (Romans 16:15) (A.D. 65.)
Omar
(eloquent, talkative), son of Eliphaz the first-born of Esau. (Genesis 36:11,15; 1 Chronicles
1:38) (B.C. 1750.)
Omega, Or Omega
The last letter of the Greek alphabet. It is used metephorically to denote the end of anything
(Revelation 1:8,11)
Omer
[Weights And Measures AND Measures.]
Omri
frankie
(Frankie)
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