The Mount of Olives is a mountain ridge east of Jerusalem with three peaks. It has been an important religious site for Jews and Christians throughout history. Key events from the Bible such as David's flight from Absalom and Jesus' betrayal, teachings, and ascension into heaven are associated with the Mount of Olives. Several churches and religious sites are located on the Mount, including the Church of All Nations, Garden of Gethsemane, and tombs of Mary and Jesus's disciples.

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JerusalemJerusalem
Mount of Olives todayMount of Olives todayMount of Olives today, circa 1899Mount of Olives today, circa 1899
The Mount of OlivesThe Mount of Olives is a mountain ridge in east Jerusalem with three peaks runningis a mountain ridge in east Jerusalem with three peaks running
from north to south.from north to south.
The Mount of Olives is associated with Jewish andThe Mount of Olives is associated with Jewish and
Christian traditions. From Biblical times until today,Christian traditions. From Biblical times until today,
Jews have been buried on the Mount of Olives. ThereJews have been buried on the Mount of Olives. There
are an estimated 150,000 graves on the Mount.are an estimated 150,000 graves on the Mount.
The Mount of Olives is first mentioned in connection with David’s flight from Avshalom (II Samuel15:30):The Mount of Olives is first mentioned in connection with David’s flight from Avshalom (II Samuel15:30):
"And David went up by the ascent of the Mount of Olives, and wept as he went up." The ascent was probably"And David went up by the ascent of the Mount of Olives, and wept as he went up." The ascent was probably
east of the City of David, near the village of Silwan.east of the City of David, near the village of Silwan.
The Mount of Olives is frequently mentioned in the New Testament as the route from JerusalemThe Mount of Olives is frequently mentioned in the New Testament as the route from Jerusalem
to Bethany and the place where Jesus stood when he wept over Jerusalem. Jesus is said to haveto Bethany and the place where Jesus stood when he wept over Jerusalem. Jesus is said to have
spent time on the mount, teaching and prophesying to his disciples, including the Olivetspent time on the mount, teaching and prophesying to his disciples, including the Olivet
discourse, returning after each day to rest, and also coming there on the night of his betrayal. Atdiscourse, returning after each day to rest, and also coming there on the night of his betrayal. At
the foot of the Mount of Olives lies the Garden of Gethsemane. The New Testament, tells howthe foot of the Mount of Olives lies the Garden of Gethsemane. The New Testament, tells how
Jesus and his friends sang together - "When they had sung the hymn, they went out to theJesus and his friends sang together - "When they had sung the hymn, they went out to the
Mount of Olives" Gospel of Matthew. Jesus ascended to heaven from the Mount of Olives.Mount of Olives" Gospel of Matthew. Jesus ascended to heaven from the Mount of Olives.Garden of GethsemaneGarden of Gethsemane
Landmarks on the Mount of Olives include the theLandmarks on the Mount of Olives include the the Church of all NationsChurch of all Nations, the, the Garden of GethsemaneGarden of Gethsemane, the, the
Church of Maria MagdalenaChurch of Maria Magdalena,, DominusDominus Flevit Church, the, the Church of Pater Noster , the Mary’s TombChurch of Pater Noster , the Mary’s Tomb..
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3. The Church of all Nations
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