What is the "Eastern Gate" that the Bible speaks of?
I heard it is in Jerusalem, and has not been opened since the 15th century. And it will not be opened until Christ returns.
Thoughtful and serious answers only please.
2007-01-05 13:59:31 · 3 answers · asked by LG 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Facing the Mount of Olives on the eastern side of the Old City of Jerusalem is the Golden, or Eastern Gate. The Bible indicates that Jesus passed through this gate many times while he was in Jerusalem. Jewish religious tradition teaches that the coming Messiah will enter Jerusalem through this gate. To prevent this, the Muslims sealed the gate during the rule of Suleiman. Visitors to the Mount of Olives stand on holy ground. Nearly 2,000 years ago, Jesus Christ stood on this hillside overlooking the Old City making prophesies that would change the world. According to Jewish tradition, the Messiah will come through the Golden Gate (or Gate of Mercy) of the Old City and bring about the resurrection of the dead in the cemetery on the Mount. Unlike the lush expanses of grass associated with many cemeteries, the Mount of Olives is a mountainside of stones. Ironically, Jesus ascended up into Heaven from the Mount of Olives, which overlooks the Eastern Gate to the west. Ironically from that stony mountain top, Jesus ascended as the chief cornerstone for the up-building of Mount Zion. It is to the Mount of Olives that Jesus will return in the last days.
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2007-01-05 14:03:42 · answer #1 · answered by Gardener for God(dmd) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can see it in any picture of the east wall of the city of Jerusalem takken from the mount of Olives. It is closed up. IT lies directly in front of the place where the old Temple used to be.
2007-01-05 22:03:31 · answer #2 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive heard that only the Kins could go through it and that is all. Sorry for such in incomplete answer.
2007-01-05 22:05:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋