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Nazareth (/ˈnæzərəθ/; Hebrew: נָצְרַת, Naṣrat; Aramaic: ܢܨܪܬ, Naṣrath; Arabic: النَّاصِرَة, an-Nāṣira) is the capital and the largest city in the Northern District of Israel. Nazareth is known as "the Arab capital of Israel". The population is made up predominantly of Israeli Arabs, almost all of whom are either Muslim (69%) or Christian (30.9%).Nazareth Illit (lit. "Upper Nazareth") is built alongside old Nazareth, and had a Jewish population of 40,312 in 2014. The Jewish sector was declared a separate city in June of 1974.

In the New Testament, the city is described as the childhood home of Jesus, and as such is a center of Christian pilgrimage, with many shrines commemorating biblical events.

Etymology

One conjecture holds that "Nazareth" is derived from one of the Hebrew words for 'branch', namely ne·ṣer, נֵ֫צֶר, and alludes to the prophetic, messianic words in Book of Isaiah 11:1, 'from (Jesse's) roots a Branch (netzer) will bear fruit'. One view suggests this toponym might be an example of a tribal name used by resettling groups on their return from exile. Alternatively, the name may derive from the verb na·ṣar, נָצַר, "watch, guard, keep," and understood either in the sense of "watchtower" or "guard place", implying the early town was perched on or near the brow of the hill, or, in the passive sense as 'preserved, protected' in reference to its secluded position. The negative references to Nazareth in the Gospel of John suggest that ancient Jews did not connect the town's name to prophecy.

Nazareth (album)

Nazareth is the self-titled debut album by the Scottish hard rock band Nazareth, released in 1971. The album had the big hit a cover Morning Dew and Dear John also known as I Wanna Be Your Man. The album is said that it started it all then Nazareth were recognized and went on tour with bands for a while.

Track listing

All lyrics written by Manny Charlton, Dan McCafferty, Pete Agnew, Darrell Sweet unless otherwise noted. 

30th anniversary bonus tracks

Credits

Band members

  • Dan McCafferty - lead vocals
  • Darrell Sweet - drums, back vocals
  • Pete Agnew - bass guitar, guitar, back vocals, lead vocals (4)
  • Manny Charlton - guitar, back vocals
  • Additional musicians

  • Dave Stewart - organ (5)
  • Pete Wingfield - piano (2, 7)
  • Pete York - congas, jawbone, tambourine (9)
  • B.J. Cole - slide guitar (7)
  • Colin Fretcher - string and bass arrangements (5, 9)
  • Other credits

  • Mike Brown - remastering
  • Robert M. Corich - liner notes, remastering
  • Roy Thomas Baker - engineer
  • David Batchelor - producer
  • C.C.S. Associates - sleeve design
  • Nazareth (band)

    Nazareth are a Scottish hard rock band formed in 1968, that had several hits in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s, and established an international audience with their 1975 album Hair of the Dog. Perhaps their best-known hit single was a cover of the ballad "Love Hurts", in 1975. The band continues to record and tour.

    Career

    Nazareth formed in December 1968 in Dunfermline, Scotland, from the remaining members of semi-professional local group The Shadettes (formed in 1961) by vocalist Dan McCafferty, guitarist Manny Charlton (ex Mark V and The Red Hawks), bassist Pete Agnew, and drummer Darrell Sweet. They were inspired by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Nazareth took their name from Nazareth, Pennsylvania, which is cited in the first line of The Band's classic song "The Weight" ("I pulled into Nazareth / Was feelin' about half past dead..."). Nazareth's cover version of "Java Blues" by The Band's bassist/singer Rick Danko and Emmett Grogan is on their 1981 live album Snaz.

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    ALBUMS

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    May Heaven Keep You

    by: Nazareth

    Beautiful ? this love was meant to be
    Innocent ? youre always there for me
    I pray youll stay to share this life with me
    May heaven keep you
    I fill your days with my dependence
    You fill my nights with your loveliness
    I would give my soul for your protection
    May heaven keep you
    When were alone
    I make you silent promises
    As time goes on
    I hope we feel the same
    All that we hold
    Here safely in our keeping
    Whats mine is yours
    I bless the day you came
    Silent now ? this moments tenderness
    Breathless now ? you leave me sighin
    I hold you close to stop your cryin
    May heaven keep you
    When were alone
    I make you silent promises
    As time goes on
    I hope we feel the same
    All that we hold
    Here safely in our keeping
    Whats mine is yours
    I bless the day you came
    When were alone
    I make you silent promises
    As time goes on
    I hope we feel the same
    All that we hold
    Here safely in our keeping
    Whats mine is yours
    I bless the day you came
    When were alone
    I make you silent promises
    As time goes on




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