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Gentile Contributors of the Bible —

Though largely Jewish, the Bible contains some contributions from Gentile writers.

Gentile Contributors of the Bible —

Though largely Jewish, the Bible contains some contributions from Gentile writers.

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While the vast majority of the Biblical text was penned by Jews, there are a few contributions from non-Jewish writers as well. Proverbs 30, for example, was written by a man named Agur while Proverbs 31 is attributed to King Lemuel. While their identities are
Proverbs and the Two Greatest Commandments —

Is the Book of Proverbs just a copy of secular wisdom literature?

Proverbs and the Two Greatest Commandments —

Is the Book of Proverbs just a copy of secular wisdom literature?

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Although King Solomon had a God-given wisdom that was unmatched by anyone (1 Kings 4:30-31), he was not the only wiseman of the ancient east. In fact, Babylon, Egypt, and Edom (among others) were all known for their wise sages. Edom was founded by Jacob’s
Proverbs & Beyond —

Exploring proverbial sayings , prophetic oracles, and other wisdom in the Old Testament.

Proverbs & Beyond —

Exploring proverbial sayings , prophetic oracles, and other wisdom in the Old Testament.

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The word “proverb,” from which the Book of Proverbs derives its name, is a translation of the Hebrew māšāl (pronounced maw-shawl’). Put simply, māšāl or “Proverbs are simple, moral statements (or illustrations) that highlight and teach fundamental realities about life.” While the Book of Proverbs
Are There Gaps in the Genesis Genealogies? —

Is there any evidence that there are missing generations in the Genesis 5 and 11 genealogies?

Are There Gaps in the Genesis Genealogies? —

Is there any evidence that there are missing generations in the Genesis 5 and 11 genealogies?

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Throughout its sixty-six books written by some forty authors, the Bible contains several genealogies. While many readers today skip or skim over them, for those attempting to build a chronology and determine when certain events happened, they are of the upmost importance. Of course, there