The desert a city. Monasticism in the Jerusalem wilderness.

Don't you feel sometimes that you want to leave everything behind for a while, all the worldly possessions, responsibilities, technology and drama!? Maybe you should try spend some time in the desert! The Jerusalem desert was already popular for hermits since the 3rd century AD. It is estimated that around 10.000 monks lived in the desert in caves and monasteries. Some of these still exist and are inhabited until today. This episode takes you back in time and into the wilderness on a journey to find inner peace in the Jerusalem desert.If you are enjoying listening to the podcast, please support me to continue. Buy me a coffee (or a falafel) for 3 dollar on www.ko-fi.com/storiesfrompalestineTourism is down and I have no other income currently.Thank you so much, it is really helpful and appreciated! I would also love to hear from you, send me a message on facebook, instagram or by e-mail. Become part of the Palestine community!!More information, photos, links on www.storiesfrompalestine.info Connect to Stories from Palestine on social media, follow the YouTube channel and sign up for the weekly e-mail. You can find all the links in the linktree: https://linktr.ee/StoriesfrompalestineSend us Fan MailFind me on Instagram @StoriesfromJerusalemSupport the podcast with a donation: https://ko-fi.com/storiesfrompalestine