Pomegranates at Jerusalem's Old City Market

by Brian Tada

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Pomegranates at Jerusalem's Old City Market

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Brian Tada

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Photograph - Digital Photograph

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05.10.21: THANK YOU very much to the precious customer from Glencoe, Illinois who purchased a print of "Pomegranates at Jerusalem's Old City Market". May you enjoy your purchase for many years to come. Thank you again for your patronage. GOD BLESS YOU!

06.14.19: A heart-felt THANK YOU to the precious customer in New York, New York who purchased a framed print of this image. May your purchase bring you much joy for many years to come. Thank you again for your purchase! I pray God's ABUNDANT BLESSINGS for you!

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I took this photo of these beautiful jumbo pomegranates while walking through the picturesque Old City market in Jerusalem, Israel during my family's Holy Land pilgrimage in November 2009.

Pomegranates are native to the Middle East, eastward to the Himalayas in northern India. They have been cultivated since antiquity throughout the Mediterranean region of Asia, Africa and Europe.

They are traditionally served on the second night of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which occurs sometime between Sept. 5th and Oct. 5th, depending on the year. This healthful delicacy rich in vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants is called the New Fruit because it is featured prominently in Israel and often mentioned in the Bible, its symbol decorating the High Priestly garments (Exodus 28:31-35).

Its average of 613 seeds signifies the 613 commandments or "mitzvah" in the Torah and also represents the many good deeds a person hopes to accomplish in the New Year. In Christianity, the pomegranate symbolizes new life (resurrection) and unity -- many parts, one body (as mentioned in I Corinthians 12:12,20).

Pomegranates are one of many crops abundantly produced in the land of Israel, which is a major exporter of fresh produce and a world-leader in agricultural technologies. This is truly a significant modern-day fulfillment of ancient Biblical prophecy:: "The wilderness and dry land will be glad. The desert will rejoice and blossom like a lily." Isaiah 35:1, Tree of Life Bible

During a speech, the great civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said in 1968: "Israel is one of the great outposts of democracy in the world, and a marvelous example of what can be done, how desert land can be transformed into an oasis of brotherhood and democracy."

When I visited Israel and walked that blessed land and met the beautiful and compassionate people, I experienced first-hand the result of many miracles that brought about that country's supernatural re-birth.

This image may be ordered as a print (framed or unframed, canvas, metal or acrylic), greeting cards, throw pillow, tote bag or phone case. Artwork can be shipped worldwide, and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee through Fine Art America.

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Grateful to God and thankful to the group administrators for graciously awarding a home page feature in the following groups on Fine Art America ::

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Scripture taken from the Holy Scriptures, Tree of Life Version. Copyright © 2011, 2012, 2013 by the Messianic Jewish Family Bible Society. Used by permission of the Messianic Jewish Family Bible Society. "TLV" and "Tree of Life Version" and "Tree of Life Holy Scriptures" are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark office by the Messianic Jewish Family Bible Society.

Photo copyright © Brian Tada. All rights reserved. To the glory of God.

Thank you for visiting my art gallery! As this is part of my livelihood, your purchase would be appreciated to help support my work in fine art travel photography. Thank you very much. God bless you.

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June 18th, 2015

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