. >> jericho's one of the most interesting cities in the ancient near east.dreds of gallons of water per minute. it's always been a beautiful place to live. this oasis in what is now the middle of the desert. >> reporter: it's believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. traces of 23 distinct civilizations have been found in a small archaeological park on the outskirts of town. but what draws pilgrims from around the world is actually the biblical account of how one of these ancient civilizations may have disappeared. >> flying over the sprawling modern-day jericho, we can just see the footprint of ancient jericho, where the bible tells us joshua led his people, the israelites, in their first conquest of land in the promised land. >> reporter: the bible tells us that before his death on mount nebo, with guidance from god, moses chose a man named joshua to lead the israelites on the last leg of their journey. >> and so we have this real transition, a handing over of power from one generation to the next, where moses and his generation ha

. >> jericho's one of the most interesting cities in the ancient near east.hat's still gushing out. hundreds of gallons of water per minute. it's always been a beautiful place to live. this oasis in what is now the middle of the desert. >> reporter: it's believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. traces of 23 distinct civilizations have been found in a small archaeological park on the outskirts of town. but what draws pilgrims from around the world is actually the biblical account of how one of these ancient civilizations may have disappeared. >> flying over the sprawling modern-day jericho, we can just see the footprint of ancient jericho, where the bible tells us joshua led his people, the israelites, in their first conquest of land in the promised land. >> reporter: the bible tells us that before his death on mount nebo, with guidance from god, moses chose a man named joshua to lead the israelites on the last leg of their journey. >> and so we have this real transition, a handing over of power from one generation to the next, where

until an unexpected batch of green comes into view signaling our arrival into jericho. >> jericho isesting cities. there's a spring there that's still gushing out hundreds of gallons of water per minute. it's a beautiful place to live. this oasis in what is now the middle of the desert. >> it's believed to be the oldest continuously habited community in the world. traces of 23 distinct civilizations have been found in a small archaeological part on the outskirts of town. but what draws pilgrims from around the world is actually the biblical account of how one of these ancient civilizations may have disappeared. flying over the sprawling modern day jericho, we can just see the footprint of ancient jericho where the bible tells us joshua led his people in their first conquest of life in the promised land. the bible tells us before his death of mount nebo, moses chose a man named joshua to lead the israelites on the last leg of their journey. >> we have this handing over of one generation to the next. where moses and his generation have been wandering. joshua is more action packed. it's

until an unexpected batch of green comes into view signaling our arrival into jericho. >> jericho isere's a spring there that's still gushing out hundreds of gallons of water per minute. it's a beautiful place to live. this oasis in what is now the middle of the desert. >> it's believed to be the oldest continuously habited community in the world. traces of 23 distinct civilizations have been found in a small archaeological part on the outskirts of town. but what draws pilgrims from around the world is actually the biblical account of how one of these ancient civilizations may have disappeared. flying over the sprawling modern day jericho, we can just see the footprint of ancient jericho where the bible tells us joshua led his people in their first conquest of life in the promised land. the bible tells us before his death of mount nibo, moses chose a man named joshua to lead the israelites on the last leg of their journey. >> we have this handing over of one generation to the next. where moses and his generation have been wandering. joshua is more action packed. it's where they come

and site as the sole leave, i will not, so they came to jericho and sounded out the proper -- jerichoto him, know that the lord will take away, on the outside, i know it. and eliza said to him, the lord has sent me to draw -- to jordan and as the lord gives and the sole gives, and they too when john. 50 men went, and they too sauna and jordan. and rented to get there the workouts and divided. so they too went over the ground and it came to pass they went on. and they were both there and eli show went up to heaven and eliza cried my father, the chariot of israel, he saw him no more. it took all of his old clothes and branded them and took up the mention of elijah, that said from him. and took the men of elijah and fell from it and said where is the lord of eliza? and all so he elijah went over. and jericho saw him, they said the spirit of elijah on elijah and they came and followed themselves underground before him. this is the word of god. ♪ ♪

. >> the bible tells us that joshua conquered jericho by walking around the city seven times. >> the whole time carrying the mystical ark of the covenant which the bible describes as having special powers. >> god at that moment causes the walls to crumble and fall down. it's at that moment you get this image of them just rushing in on the city and flooding in and taking it over for better or for worse. however you view that kind of image. whether that's one of excitement and action or that's one of, hey, this is war. and war can be ugly. >> in this war, the bible makes clear that no prisoner should be taken alive. every man, woman, and child should be slaughtered. and according to the bible, this bloody battle was just the first stop on joshua's campaign. >> now, according to the book of joshua, the israelite troops invaded enmass from jordan and in the period probably of a few months conquered the whole land of canaan, slaughtered the people and divided up among the tribes and then joshua gives a sermon at the end and then it's all over. >> jericho is a highlight now on most holy la

. >> the conquest is where -- >> conquered jericho by walking around the city seven times. >> the whole time carrying the mystical arc of the covenant which the bible describes as having special powers. >> god at that moment causes the walls to crumble and fall down. it's at that moment you get this image of them just rushing in on the city and flooding in and taking it over for better or for worse. however you view that kind of image. whether that's one of excitement and action or that's one of, hey, this is war. and war can be ugly. >> in this war, the bible makes clear that no prisoner should be taken alive. every man, woman, and child should be slaughtered. and according to the bible, this bloody battle was just the first stop on joshua's campaign. >> now, according to the book of joshua, the israelite troops invaded from jordan and in the period probably of a few months conquered the whole land of kanen, slaughtered the people and divided up among the tribes and then it's all over. >> jericho is a highlight now on most holy land tours. the pilgrims are drawn here by the violent ver

the jericho list has 66 prisoners.ese particular members have been parts of liberation movements in the past. no doubt, there are hundreds now , particularly when you look at the war on terrorism against the muslim population, fabricated cases, conspiracy cases that means a hill of beans, really. hundreds.y there are on our particular list, those that have been attached to organizations and movements from the 1960s and 1970s, we have about 66. >> you visited many of these men and women in prison. i wanted to ask you specifically about one facing health challenges. robert said hays in new york. could you tell us who he is and the challenges he is facing? how long has he been inside? >> robert hayes was a member of the black panther party, black liberation party. he was convicted in 1974. go back to prisoners the 1970s, about 40 years ago. he is 65 years old, suffering from diabetes, which he has had for about 15 years. fromuating sugar levels 400, down to about 20, which is where he was about a few weeks ago, and it see

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small woeful spartak both on and off the ice as the moscow side hopes for a happier new year like of jericho r.t. moscow. now moving on to other news in football where arsenal manager also then go says resilience and team spirit have helped the gun as we're getting top spot in the english premier league after a second off goal from maybe a share route gave them a one zero win at newcastle which is something in the team especially or not found on the men to form many times been questioned you know that. you're shown not the time we won you down you're sure not again today will be back to the wall in the last fifteen minutes and it's a great solidarity and a great spirit in the in the side. meanwhile barcelona star under his iniesta could remain a one club man after the twenty nine year old midfielder signed a three year contract extension to stay with the catalan giants until at least the sum of twenty eighteen it has done has helped basel win an impressive twenty one trophies over the past decade while also playing a key part in spain's two european crowns either side of their maiden world c

here's a look at the performance of her violent jericho -- violin concerto. ♪ >> i am pleased to haveck at this table. welcome. it has been 25 years since you made your debut at 25 -- carnegie hall. >> the one with the orchestra was a few years earlier. but it was 25 years since i played with the orchestra. i was really excited to perform on saturday evening. >> what we perform? >> -- what will you perform? playing to feel dashed to pieces. we will also played schubert, polish composer, and a fun piece at the end of the evening if we are still alive. >> he said if i have to spend another day without composing, conducting, or playing music, is a complete waste of time. multi-talented musician, that it is -- i'm a mother, i made violinist. --ngs can be full of my >> is the last concerto i have not recalled it. much of the great repertoire i have recorded twice because it is necessary to revise what i've done as a teenager. dvorak come ---- concerto, i haven't played with an orchestra at 30 years. but to open the season at carnegie, it makes it a wonderful part of my history with the phi

i want to be the guy that is aes a jericho road that blessing to its community. the groups that do that everyday , fixed the city's roads and sidewalks and repair schools and, more importantly, reading broken lives and broken spirits are the faith-based groups that we are so privileged to serve. thank you for letting me tell a few stories about it. [applause] >> good evening, everyone. it is wonderful to be here with you. thank you to jeffrey and bryan for organizing this event. i have to say i was a little concerned coming today. i was telling john that, at the back of my mind, i was wondering if this was one big floyd by the aclu to get us all in one place so they can take us out at the same time [laughter] everybody safe? very very good -- everybody good? ok. yes, they are accomplished professionals at the top of their fields. yes, president bush ably lead for eight years in the highest office in the land. but more important time in their positions are their titles are the people that this group of leaders have served. millions, probably vulnerable americans a

when you get to the city of jericho you cut up toward the direction of jerusalem. south toward bethlehem and passing along the way the site of herod yum where king herred ro the great was buried. >> the gospel according to matthew tells the story about the wise men who traveled from the east guided by a prophecy and a star. they were looking for the newborn king of the jews the christ child. first had he to had contend with herred ro the great. the roman em tire had given that title to him. [ male announcer ] at progresso, we lieve the second chapter of your life should be just as bold as the first. try the new bold flavors of heart healthy so from progresso. [ ding ] i sense you've overpacked, your stomach. try pepto to-go. it's pepto-bismol that fits in your pocket. relief can be yours, but your peanuts... are mine. ♪ >> on the way to health hem mary and joseph couldn't missying herodium a symbol of domination and oppression. this stands a striking contrast to peace on earth and goodwill towards men message of the birth and life of jesus christ. >> irng because t

when you get to the area of jericho, you cut westwards towards jerusalem.going south towards bethlehem and passing along the way, the site of where king herod the great was buried. >> the gospel according to matthew tells the story of another journey to bethlehem. it's about the wisemen who traveled from the east, guided prophecy and a star. they were looking for the newborn king of the jews, the christ child. but first they had to contend with herod the great, because the roman empire had given that title to him. that's next. >>> on th >>> on the way to bethlehem, mary and joseph could not miss seeing herodium. it's a symbol of domination and oppression. this opposing fortress palace standing in striking contrast to the peace on earth and good will towards men message of the birth and life of jesus christ. ♪ [ "silent night" ] >> i think because the christmas story has been domesticated into this realm of fairy land, that we miss what certainly for matthew and luke is very clear. >> the gospel nativity stories may have different accounts of jesus' birth, b

the jericho road is a nasty place. it is a dangerous road. it is wind he and dark.ot a place i want to have it. i want to be the guy that paves it. i want to be the guy that creates a jericho road that is a blessing to its community. the groups that do that everyday, fixed the city's roads and sidewalks and repair schools and, more importantly, reading broken lives and broken spirits are the faith-based groups that we are so privileged to serve. thank you for letting me tell a ew stories about it. >> good evening, everyone. it is wonderful to be here with you. thank you to jeffrey and bryan for organizing this event. i have to say i was a little concerned coming today. i was telling john that, at the back of my mind, i was wondering if this was one big floyd by the aclu to get us all in one place so they can take us out at the same time everybody safe? very very good -- everybody good? k. yes, they are accomplished professionals at the top of their fields. yes, president bush ably lead for eight years in the highest office in the land. but more important time in the

the jericho road is a nasty place. it is a dangerous road. it is wind he and dark. it is not a place i want to have it. i want to be the guy that paves it. i want to be the guy that creates a jericho road that is a blessing to its community. the groups that do that everyday, fixed the city's roads and sidewalks and repair schools and, more importantly, reading broken lives and broken spirits are the faith-based groups that we are so privileged to serve. thank you for letting me tell a few stories about it. [applause] >> good evening, everyone. it is wonderful to be here with you. thank you to jeffrey and bryan for organizing this event. i have to say i was a little concerned coming today. i was telling john that, at the back of my mind, i was wondering if this was one big floyd by the aclu to get us all in one place so they can take us out at the same time [laughter] everybody safe? very very good -- everybody good? ok. yes, they are accomplished professionals at the top of their fields. yes, president bush ably lead for eight years in the highest office in the land

when you get to the area of jericho, you then cut westwards up towards the direction of jerusalem. course, going south towards bethlehem, and passing along the way, the fight of herrodian where king was buried. >> journey to bethlehem. it's about the wise men who traveled from the east, guided by a prophecy and a star. they were looking for the newborn king of the jews, the christ child. but first, they had to contend with herrod the great, because the roman empire had given that title to him. that's next. ou are a business p. you can separate runwayridi. seeker of the sublime. from fason that flies off the shelves. and you...rent from tional. because only national lets y choose a car in the aisle... and go. you can even take a full-size or above,nd still pay the mid-size price. (natalie) ooooh, i like your style. (vo) so do we, business pro. so do we. go national. go like a pro. >>> on the way to bethlehem, mary and joseph could not miss seeing herrodian the symbol of demonstration and impression. this fortress stands in striking contrast to the peace on earth and goodwill towards

and jericho saw him, they said the spirit of elijah on elijah and they came and followed themselves underground before him. this is the word of god. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> the republic of south africa, jacob zuma, your excellencies, of state, your majesty's and royal highnesses, and the mandela family, fellow south africans, distinguished guests, compatriots and friends, from god, our creator and sustainer. our heartfelt condolences to the mandela family. we owe you all a sincere debt of gratitude for sharing your husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather with us and with the world. thank you. the book of ecclesiastes, eloquent flames, there is a time for everything and this season for activity under the sun, a time to be born and the time to die, a time to plant, and a time to up route, a time to wheat and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to mend, a time to be silent and the time to speak. we'd hour heads, you have given and you have taken away. let us speak the name of the lord. at some time or another, each and every one of us have experienced grief board