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Bethany (other)
Bethany is the name of two villages mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible: * Bethany near Jerusalem, today known as Al-Eizariya which means "the place of Lazarus" * Bethany (or Bethabara) beyond the Jordan, today known as Al-Maghtas. It may also refer to: Film *Bethany (film), ''Bethany'' (film), a 2017 American horror film starring Tom Green Music * Bethany (band), an alternative arena rock band * "Bethany", a version of the hymn "Nearer, My God, to Thee" Names * Bethany (given name), a female given name Other places Australia * Bethany, South Australia Canada * Béthanie, Quebec, a hamlet roughly between Montreal and Sherbrooke * Bethany, Lennox and Addington County, Ontario * Bethany, Ontario, an unincorporated village in the municipality of Kawartha Lakes near Peterborough Eswatini * Bethany, Eswatini Jordan & Palestine * Bethany, the biblical village in ancient Palestine * Al-Maghtas, the supposed 'Bethany beyond the Jordan' where Jesus was baptised; po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Eizariya
Bethany ( grc-gre, Βηθανία,Murphy-O'Connor, 2008, p152/ref> Syriac: ܒܝܬ ܥܢܝܐ ''Bēṯ ʿAnyā'') or what is locally known as Al-Eizariya or al-Azariya ( ar, العيزرية, " laceof Lazarus"), is a Palestinian town in the West Bank. The name al-Eizariya refers to the New Testament figure Lazarus of Bethany, who according to the Gospel of John, was raised from the dead by Jesus. The traditional site of the miracle, the Tomb of Lazarus, in the city is a place of pilgrimage. The town is located on the southeastern slope of the Mount of Olives, less than from Jerusalem. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, it is the second largest Palestinian city in the Jerusalem Governorate (not including East Jerusalem, which is under Israeli control), with a population of 17,606 inhabitants. Being mostly in Area C, it is controlled by the Israeli military rather than the Palestinian Authority. Name Al-Eizariya The name Al-Eizariya ( ar, العيزري ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cape Town
Cape Town ( af, Kaapstad; , xh, iKapa) is one of South Africa's three capital cities, serving as the seat of the Parliament of South Africa. It is the legislative capital of the country, the oldest city in the country, and the second largest (after Johannesburg). Colloquially named the ''Mother City'', it is the largest city of the Western Cape province, and is managed by the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality. The other two capitals are Pretoria, the executive capital, located in Gauteng, where the Presidency is based, and Bloemfontein, the judicial capital in the Free State, where the Supreme Court of Appeal is located. Cape Town is ranked as a Beta world city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. The city is known for its harbour, for its natural setting in the Cape Floristic Region, and for landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point. Cape Town is home to 66% of the Western Cape's population. In 2014, Cape Town was named the best place ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bethany, Louisiana And Texas
Bethany is an unincorporated community in Caddo Parish, Louisiana and Panola County, Texas United States, on U.S. Route 79. The Caddo Parrish portion of the community is part of the Shreveport – Bossier City metropolitan area. History Bethany was founded in 1840. It was named after the Bethany Church. Geography The northern part of Bethany is located in Caddo Parish. The southern portion is in northeastern Panola County, some northeast of Carthage Carthage was the capital city of Ancient Carthage, on the eastern side of the Lake of Tunis in what is now Tunisia. Carthage was one of the most important trading hubs of the Ancient Mediterranean and one of the most affluent cities of the classi .... See also References Unincorporated communities in Texas Unincorporated communities in Louisiana Populated places established in 1840 Unincorporated communities in Panola County, Texas Unincorporated communities in Caddo Parish, Louisiana Populated places in Ark-La- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bethany, Louisville
Bethany is a neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky located on Dixie Highway (US 31W U.S. Route 31W (US 31W) is the westernmost of two parallel routes for U.S. Route 31 from Nashville, Tennessee to Louisville, Kentucky. At one time, it split with U.S. Route 31E at Sellersburg, Indiana, crossing into nearby Louisville via the Ke ...) by Bethany Cemetery. Geography Bethany, Louisville is located at . References # External links Images of Bethany (Louisville, Ky.) in the University of Louisville Libraries Digital Collections Neighborhoods in Louisville, Kentucky {{JeffersonCountyKY-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bethany, Parke County, Indiana
Bethany is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. History A post office was established at Bethany in 1852, and remained in operation until 1873. The community's name commemorates the biblical place Bethany Bethany ( grc-gre, Βηθανία,Murphy-O'Connor, 2008, p152/ref> Syriac: ܒܝܬ ܥܢܝܐ ''Bēṯ ʿAnyā'') or what is locally known as Al-Eizariya or al-Azariya ( ar, العيزرية, " laceof Lazarus"), is a Palestinian town in the West B .... Geography Bethany is located at at an elevation of 738 feet. References Unincorporated communities in Indiana Unincorporated communities in Parke County, Indiana {{ParkeCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bethany, Bartholomew County, Indiana
Bethany is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Bartholomew County, in the U.S. state of Indiana Indiana () is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. It is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th s .... History An old variant name of the community was called South Bethany. A post office was established under this name in 1861, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903. Demographics Bethany appeared as a separately-returned community in only one U.S. Census. In 1870, the census reported that the town had a population of 54 residents. References Unincorporated communities in Bartholomew County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{BartholomewCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bethany, Indiana
Bethany is a town in Clay Township, Morgan County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 81 at the 2010 census. History Bethany was founded in 1955. Geography According to the 2010 census, Bethany has a total area of , of which (or 88.89%) is land and (or 11.11%) is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 81 people, 31 households, and 24 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 34 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 95.1% White, 1.2% Native American, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population. There were 31 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 16.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.6% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bethany, Illinois
Bethany is a village in Moultrie County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,255 at the 2020 census, down from 1,352 in 2010. Geography Bethany is in western Moultrie County along Illinois Route 121, which runs along the northern and eastern sides of the village. IL 121 leads southeast to Sullivan, the county seat, and northwest to Decatur. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Bethany has a total area of , of which , or 0.20%, are water. Marrowbone Creek runs through the western and southern parts of the village, flowing southeast toward the West Okaw River, part of the Kaskaskia River watershed. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,287 people, 544 households, and 386 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 580 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 98.99% White, 0.08% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.31% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bethany, Georgia
Bethany is an unincorporated community in Baker County, Georgia, United States. Geography Bethany is located at the intersections of Will White Road, Big Oak Road, and Bethany Road. This area is known as 'six points'. Bogardus Road, Hamill Road, Rowe Taylor Road, Sanders Lane, Tom Sheffield Road, and Damascus Highway/Georgia Route 200 also rest in the area. It is located in Land Lot 326-District Seven of Baker County, Civil Bethany at one time supported several filling stations and a general store. They now sit empty. The town is also full of many abandoned homes and barns. The town was once home to: Bethany Store, Bethany Gin, Bethany Grist Mill, Bethany Peanut Shelter, and Bethany Cucumber Grading and Packing Shed, all are now demolished. History Bethany was founded in 1855 by James Blumer White, however the area was mostly woodland prior to 1850. Homesteaders were moving into Bethany via a land grant from the government during this period of the town's history. The settlers mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bethany, Florida
Bethany is an unincorporated community in Manatee County, Florida, United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie .... The community was previously known as Riley. History Advertised as an “ideal and natural orange land,” a post office was established at what was then Riley on October 12, 1894. The community was named for one of its earliest property owners and first postmaster, William O’Riley. That same year, a church established by O'Riley was built in Riley and named Bethany Missionary Baptist Church. A school was also opened and was called Bethany School. By 1897, the Riley community was home to 14 households. As the citrus industry in the area grew, new nearby communities such as Waterbury and Oak Knoll were developed. The Riley Post Office was discon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bethany Beach, Delaware
Bethany Beach is an incorporated town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. According to the 2010 Census Bureau figures, the population of the town is 1,060; however, during the summer months some 15,000 more populate the town as vacationers. It is part of the Salisbury, MD-DE Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bethany Beach, South Bethany and Fenwick Island are popularly known as "The Quiet Resorts". Contributing to Bethany Beach's reputation as a "quiet" place is the presence of Delaware Seashore State Park immediately to the north of the town. Despite its small size, Bethany Beach contains the usual attractions of a summer seaside resort, including the short Joseph Olson Boardwalk, a broad, sandy beach, motels, restaurants, and vacation homes. Because Bethany Beach does not sit on a barrier island, residential areas continue some distance to the west of the town's limits. Geography Bethany Beach is located at (38.5395564, −75.0551807). The town is bordered to the nort ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
