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Articles by: Ryan Hembree

The Gibeonite Deception —

How a crafty group of Canaanites tricked Joshua into a peace treaty.

The Gibeonite Deception —

How a crafty group of Canaanites tricked Joshua into a peace treaty.

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After forty long years in the wilderness, Israel was chomping at the bit to finally take possession of the Promised Land. But before they could begin their campaign against the Canaanites, God gave them some “dos” and “don’ts.” For instance, while they were permitted to
Egyptian Evidence for Exodus: An Introduction —

Five Egyptian artifacts which support the events recorded in Exodus.

Egyptian Evidence for Exodus: An Introduction —

Five Egyptian artifacts which support the events recorded in Exodus.

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Although it has become fashionable to relegate the Exodus story recorded in the Bible to mythology, and to claim that “there is no evidence that Hebrews lived in Egypt, no evidence related to events of the Exodus, and no evidence of the Israelites wandering in
Genesis 1 & 2: Different Creation Accounts? —

On how Genesis 1 and Genesis 2 are complementary, not contradictory.

Genesis 1 & 2: Different Creation Accounts? —

On how Genesis 1 and Genesis 2 are complementary, not contradictory.

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While practically every chapter and verse of the Bible has come under scrutiny at some time or another, probably no other Biblical book has been more viciously attacked than Genesis. And there’s a very good reason for that: The historical account of Genesis is foundational
Reading & Writing in the First Century —

Were the first century New Testament writers illiterate?

Reading & Writing in the First Century —

Were the first century New Testament writers illiterate?

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The New Testament makes many significant claims. But one that can be easily overlooked is its claim that it is a written record. Turning to the Gospels, for example, we notice Luke’s opening statement: “Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order