The Pool Of Siloam: A Big Part In Christianity

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Alexander Bates
Mr. Marr
Bible
16 October 2015
The Pool of Siloam The pool of Siloam has a big part in Christianity. It is known for as a place where Jesus made many miracles. Whether he was healing the blind or curing leprosy, many events happened at this well. This place shows proof of Jesus’ presences. (John 9) The Pool of Siloam is a rare well. Instead of holding water, it is pushed up, allowing the water to continually refill. Since the well was built like this, it allowed the people of Jerusalem to have water during war or other events that caused them to stay behind their walls. This pool is located in The City of Jerusalem. (Davis, John) The Pool was originally found around 400-460

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