The roots of Christianity in Lebanon -
The roots of Christianity in Lebanon Dr. Antoine Khoury Harb - Book: The Maronites History & Constants After his incarnation, his crucifixion, resurrection, and prior to his ascension to heaven, Christ said unto his disciples: "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost". (1 - Mathieu 28:19) The disciples carried the promise of salvation to the peoples of the earth. The Lebanese were the first to receive the promise of salvation which originated in Palestine. There were three reasons for this: I - Geographical: Palestine is separated from Africa, Asia and Europe by deserts in the south and east, and by the Mediterranean sea in the west. Only northern Palestine is linked to southern Lebanon without any Natural obstacles. II - Historical: (hinges on the Geographical): Christ grew up, preached, and performed most of His miracles in Galilee, in South Lebanon and Northern Palestine. That is why He was