2. The Holy Land is called the Fifth Gospel because pilgrims often find their lives and spiritualities transformed after a visit. The name "Fifth" is a reference to the four canonical Gospels recognized by most Christian denominations: Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John. These books are part of the Bible, the central Christian scriptures, and form the most important part of it as they pertain to the life, ministry, and message of Jesus Christ. By traveling to Israel, believers find the concrete reality that they used to know only through words and images. Since religion is usually the most important aspect of a pilgrim's life, such an experience of meeting the concrete tends to be extremely profound, thus garnering the name "The Fifth Gospel".
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The olive tree is a common sight in Palestine. For many, it represents the values of attachment to land and family and a steadfastness in all things. For East Cobb, a good symbol would be the iPhone. It represents modernity, consumer culture, internet use, digital media, and the fast-paced world of America today.
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