Tag: OT

In the biblical Books of Kings, two influential figures stand out as powerful prophets who played pivotal roles in the history of Israel: Elijah and Elisha. These prophets were more than just bearers of God's messages; they were instruments of divine purpose. This post explores the profound signific...

Jdt.1 [1] In the twelfth year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, who ruled over the Assyrians in the great city of Nineveh, in the days of Arphaxad, who ruled over the Medes in Ecbatana --[2] he is the king who built walls about Ecbatana with hewn stones three cubits thick and six cubits long; he made ...

I. Abraham lived the measure of his life, nine hundred and ninety-five years, and having lived all the years of his life in quietness, gentleness, and righteousness, the righteous one was exceeding hospitable; for, pitching his tent in the cross-ways at the oak of Mamre, he received every one, both ...

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From-The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old TestamentR.H. CharlesOxford: The Clarendon Press, 1913 i 1 This is the story of Adam and Eve after they had gone out of Paradise. And Adam knew his wife2 Eve and went upwards to the sun-rising and abode there eighteen years and two months. And3 Eve c...

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Archaeology is a fascinating field. Its relationship to the Bible has captured the interest of many with movies such as "The Mummy" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark". Interestingly, the relationship between archaeology and the Bible is often misunderstood. It is commonly believed that archaeology has be...

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...

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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...