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On the context of the ancient world and the Bible ––– from daily life and practices to overarching historical narrative, events, and anthropology of empires, nations, tribes, religions, cultures, and more.

Caleb the Kenizzite: Giant Slayer —

How faith in God’s promises lead to eternal life and blessing.

Caleb the Kenizzite: Giant Slayer —

How faith in God’s promises lead to eternal life and blessing.

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After their miraculous escape from Egypt and decades of wandering in the wilderness, Israel along with her new leader Joshua had been mostly successful in their recent conquest of Canaan. And it was finally time to divide the land between the tribes of Israel. But
Mercy and Justice —

If God is loving and merciful, how could He order the complete annihilation of certain peoples?

Mercy and Justice —

If God is loving and merciful, how could He order the complete annihilation of certain peoples?

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Although the Bible repeatedly declares that God is longsuffering and kind, and a God of love and mercy, there are several occasions where Divine order is given to destroy—and in some cases to totally and utterly destroy—certain nations and cities. Some of these include the
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