Tag: Old Testament

Step into the intriguing world of biblical narratives as we unravel the gripping tale of "Bathsheba - The Great Temptation." 🎥⏳ In this captivating video, we delve into the scandalous story that revolves around King David's forbidden desire and the complexities of human nature. Join us as w...

Included here are articles that deal with aspects of specific Old Testament Books or passages, but this does not include Lectionary Commentary articles. For more general articles on the Old Testament, see Bible Topics, Issues in Biblical Interpretation, Biblical Theology, The Bible in the Church, a...

Elijah Name Elijahs name means 'My God is Yahweh'. In biblical times a mans name revealed some part of his personality or character. 1 Samuel 25:25 His name was both the explanation of his character and the declaration of his ministry. He is said to be a Tishbite from Tishbe in Gilead. 1 Kings 17:1...

Are you ready for a thrilling journey back in time? Join us as we venture into the captivating world of "Unearthing the Mysteries of the Old Testament." 🏛️🕯️ In this mesmerizing video, we unlock the secrets of the ancient biblical texts through groundbreaking archaeological discover...

The word "canon" means "rule". When it is used to refer to the set or collection of books of the Bible which were identified as authoritative from God, it indicates those books which were chosen according to certain rules. The decision as to which books of the Bible are canonical, that is, inspired ...

In the rugged and war-torn landscape of ancient Canaan, few cities were as prominent and powerful as Hazor. Frequently mentioned in both archaeological records and biblical accounts, Hazor played a central role in the geopolitical dynamics of the Late Bronze Age and the early Iron Age. Its dramatic ...

The most prevalent religious system in the immediate Canaanite context of Israelite culture was the worship of Ba‘al. A network of mythical stories that attempted to explain in narrative the nature of the physical world supported this religious system. As with most myths, the entire story is complex...

About the Book of the Secrets of Enoch (also referred to as "Slavonic Enoch" or "2 Enoch") An entirely different Enoch manuscript has survived in the Slavonic language. This text, dubbed "2 Enoch" and commonly called "the Slavonic Enoch," was discovered in 1886 by a professor Sokolov in the archives...

The Hebrew Scriptures were recognized as authoritative at their inception, and were immediately accepted as such by the Jewish people. The acceptance of the Pentateuch, for example, is recorded in Deuteronomy 32:46-47, and in Joshua 1:7,8. As a matter of course, the Church of the first century regar...

The Old Testament was translated by Alexander R. Gordon (McGill University), Theopile J. Meek (University of Toronto), Leroy Waterman (University of Michigan), and J. M. Powis Smith (University of Chicago). The last person named was also the editor. The New Testament was translated by Edgar J. Goods...

(translated from the codex of the Paris Library, after the edition of Fleck, Wissensch. Reise, bd. ii. abth. 3) Greek title:-- 1. Testament of Solomon, son of David, who was king in Jerusalem, and mastered and controlled all spirits of the air, on the earth, and under the earth. By means of them als ...

The Hebrew Bible contains many stories about prophets, including Moses, Elijah, and Isaiah. These prophets were often called upon to deliver God's message to the people, and their words were often interpreted as warnings or instructions from God. The prophets also played an important role in shapin...