In Bethelehem, we were so very blessed to be led by Prof. Qustandi Shomali of Bethlehem University. He is a Christian Palestinian whose family has lived in the area since the time of Jesus, born and raised in Shepherds' Field, where you see him lecturing us. The other picture is of Kevin entering the Church of the Nativity (built in 326 C.E.; it's one of the oldest churches still standing in the area) through the Door of Humility. In a larger shot, you would be able to see that the original door was much larger with a curved arch, but when the Muslims came into power during the Crusades, they lowered it to prevent horses from entering during battles.
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