Ramoth-Gilead
The fortified city in Gilead.
Description
Steep fortified city built on rock. Located in the territory of Gad, east of the Jordan.
"In the somewhat harsh light of a somewhat windy morning, the unique character of this country appears in all its original bWaterté, set on a rocky platform rising amidst a crown of more or less high peaks. It looks like a large granite dish on which houses, small houses, bridges, fountains are placed, as if to entertain a giant child. The houses seem carved from the limestone that forms the base material of this region. Built of stacked blocks, some without mortar, some barely squared, they look like a toy built with cubes by a great ingenious child."[1]
Significant events
Jesus meets Alexander Misace, a descendant of Jewish exile in Babylon. He awakens his faith.
Its name
Ramoth-in-Gilead, today Salt. Different from Ramoth-Gilead which is historically located further north.
Where is it mentioned in the work?
GRM 286 GRM 287
GRM 497
GRM 559
Learn more about this place
In the work of Maria Valtorta, the location of the only Ramot corresponds to the city of Salt. The historically named Ramoth-Gilead city would be further north, near Bozrah, but it is not mentioned in Maria Valtorta. It was a city of refuge given to the Levites[2]. It is the region of Jephthah, the judge of Israel who was led to sacrifice his own daughter following an imprudent vow of victory over the Ammonites.[3]
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Notes and references
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