Tag Archives: history

Walls of Jericho

Posted on December 2, 2012 by vanbraman

This morning we started a three month class on Joshua, Judges and Ruth. I started to think about my trip to Jericho earlier this year and some of the other places that I have visited in Israel or Palestine that … Continue reading →

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First Amish Settlements

Posted on December 1, 2012 by vanbraman

Religion in Family History When and where were the first Amish settlements in America? This is a question that people often ask about the Amish. Most people are not surprised that the first Amish settlements were in Pennsylvania, but are … Continue reading →

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