Rantis
| Rantis | |
|---|---|
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Arabic | رنتيس |
| • Also spelled | Rantes (official) |
  Rantis | |
| Coordinates: 32°01′41″N 35°01′10″E / 32.02806°N 35.01944°ECoordinates: 32°01′41″N 35°01′10″E / 32.02806°N 35.01944°E | |
| Governorate | Ramallah & al-Bireh |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village Council |
| Area | |
| • Jurisdiction | 11,046 dunams (11.0 km2 or 4.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Jurisdiction | 2,900 |
Rantis (Arabic: رنتيس) is a Palestinian town in the West Bank, located in the northwestern Ramallah and al-Bireh Governorate, 33 kilometers northwest of Ramallah. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, it had a population of 2,900 in mid-year 2006.[1] Its population consists primarily of six clans: Danoun, Wahdan, Khallaf, Ballot, Dar Abo Salim, al-Ryahee and Hawashe.[2]
Rantis has a land area 11,046 dunams of which 589 dunams are built-up area.[2] The town's main economic sector is agriculture and 20% of its land area is planted with crops. There are two primary schools and two kindergartens. Other facilities includes three clinics, a bus station, a club and two mosques.[2]
History
Each of the Gospels mention this town as Arimathea once, and always in association with Joseph of Arimathea — who placed Christ's body in his own tomb.[3] Both Eusebius and Jerome identify Arimathea with the birthplace of Samuel. In the 4th century, Jerome reported that the Holy Paula visited this location. Strong traditions from the Middle Ages buttress this claim, celebrating this town as the prophet's original home. A monastery of Joseph of Arimathea was erected there. Conflicting traditions urge Arimathea's location at modern Rantis, 15 miles east of Jaffa. Other suggestions for Arimathea include ar-Ram and al-Bireh-Ramallah, 5 and 8 miles north of Jerusalem, respectively.[4]
Israeli raid
On 28–29 January 1953 The Israeli defense forces estimated at 120 to 150 men, using 2-inch mortars, 3-inch mortars, P.I.A.T. (projectors, infantry, anti-tank) weapons, bangalore torpedoes (long metal tubes containing an explosive charge), machine-guns, grenades and small arms, crossed the demarcation line and attacked the Jordian villages of Falameh and Rantis. At Falameh the mukhtar was killed, seven other villagers were wounded, and three houses were demolished. The attack lasted four and a half hours. Israel was condemned for this act by the Mixed Armistice Commission.[5]
References
- ↑ Projected Mid -Year Population for Ramallah & Al Bireh Governorate by Locality 2004- 2006 Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2
- the first family was live in rantis "Danoun"
- ↑ Matt 27:57; Mark 15:43; Luke 23:50; John 19:38
- ↑ Armathaim, also Arimathea - (Ranthis) Studium Biblicum Francum - Jerusalem.
- ↑ S/PV.630 of 27 October 1953 Report of Major General Vagn Bennike Chief of Staff of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization
