From changing character arcs to new generations taking on former legacies and the continued fight against the regime, The ...

Funeral NoticeFuneral Notice For the late Lynnan Leviticus Nixon affectionately called “Hefty” age 65 years of Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Wemyss Bight, Eleuthera, Bahamas ...

The phrase “balm in Gilead” originates from the Bible and refers to a healing ointment made from resinous plants found in the region of Gilead, east of the Jordan River. In biblical literature, it is ...

After close to two decades as a Christian, a former pastor renounced Christianity in its entirety and now identifies as an apostle of knowledge to the nations In an interview with Legit.ng, the former ...

The famous balm, or tsori in Hebrew, was cultivated in oases by the Dead Sea for at least 1,000 years. It was a valuable export and frequently mentioned by ancient writers describing the region.

A 1,000-Year-Old Seed Grows in Israel For 14 years, scientists have been growing a tree akin to the Judean balsam — the source of the balm of Gilead — but with no modern counterpart.

Tsori translates from Hebrew into "balm" in English. It is mentioned in Genesis 37:25: "As they sat down to eat their meal, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their ...

iStock/Teenager Horticulturists are celebrating the growth of a 1,000 year old “Tsori” seed, discovered nearly 30 years ago, which is believed to produce a balm resin mentioned several times in the ...

It was once used in for religious rituals and even embalming. For years, the Balm of Gilead was the most prized commodity in Judea. By the 9th century CE, the balm had disappeared from the region.

Based on historical research, Sallon suggested that the tree may be the source of what ancient texts from the region, including the Bible, describe as “Judaic Balsam” or “Balm of Gilead”—an aromatic ...

Based on historical research, Sallon had a hunch that the tree might be the source of what ancient texts from the region, including the Bible, describe as “Judean Balsam” or “Balm of Gilead ...