History

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History

All around the world synagogues are an integral part of Judaism. From the Greek meaning “place of assembly”, the synagogue today is referred to as a house of prayer (bet ha-tefilla), house of assembly (bet ha-kneset), house of study (bet ha-midrash), and in some cases

Holy Sepulchre vs. Garden Tomb

Where was Jesus buried? Part 3

Holy Sepulchre vs. Garden Tomb —
Where was Jesus buried? Part 3

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Archaeology

Modern visitors to Jerusalem can visit two sites that claim to mark the location of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial: The traditional site with almost two thousand years of veneration is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (AD 326). The other is known as Gordon’s Calvary

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Where was Jesus buried? Part 2

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre —
Where was Jesus buried? Part 2

4 years ago in

Archaeology

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is located in the busy Christian Quarter within the walls of the Old city of Jerusalem. Behind the Church’s claim to be built over top of the crucifixion site of Jesus (Golgotha/Calvary) and his rock-cut tomb is a couple

The Garden Tomb

Where was Jesus buried? Part 1

The Garden Tomb —
Where was Jesus buried? Part 1

4 years ago in

Archaeology

The Garden Tomb claims to be the real crucifixion and burial spot of Jesus. It’s located just North of the Damascus Gate of Jerusalem in the Western escarpment of a limestone hill. It is a rock-cut burial cave that was first discovered by a farmer

Temple Two-Timer

When did Jesus cleanse the temple?

Temple Two-Timer —
When did Jesus cleanse the temple?

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Apologetics

When it comes to the ministry and earthly life of Jesus Christ, the four Gospel accounts record a number of the same events: The baptism of Jesus Christ, the feeding of the five thousand, Peter’s profession of faith, Peter’s denial, the triumphal entry, the last

Garden & Grotto of Gesthemane

Where was Jesus arrested: garden or cave?

Garden & Grotto of Gesthemane —
Where was Jesus arrested: garden or cave?

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Archaeology

Pilgrims to the Holy Land have been visiting Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives for nearly 2,000 years. Today, the most popular attraction is an orchard of 8 large olive trees that date to about 1200 AD, though their parent tree may have come from

Habakkuk in History

An historical look at the prophet Habakkuk

Habakkuk in History —
An historical look at the prophet Habakkuk

4 years ago in

Biography

The Old Testament book of Habakkuk records the visions of Habakkuk the prophet (Habakkuk 1:1, 3:1). Habakkuk himself did not record the time of his prophesies or which king was reigning in Judah when he prophesied, but thankfully it is not too difficult to discern

City of Gibeon

A quick look at the history and archaeology of this renowned Canaanite city.

City of Gibeon —
A quick look at the history and archaeology of this renowned Canaanite city.

4 years ago in

Archaeology

The city of Gibeon appears on the pages of the Bible during the conquest of Canaan. In Joshua 9, the city saw the proverbial writing on the wall. Large, fortified cities had fallen to the Israelites and Gibeon knew they would, too. The other cities

The City of Tyre

On the historical reliability of Ezekiel's prophecy.

The City of Tyre —
On the historical reliability of Ezekiel's prophecy.

4 years ago in

History

On a modern map the topography of the city of Tyre has changed dramatically from that of its ancient counterpart. Ancient Tyre existed in two parts: a mainland city and an island city. Accordingly, it was a center for maritime trade, in fact, the name

Harvesting Grains

How ancient farmers worked the fields

Harvesting Grains —
How ancient farmers worked the fields

4 years ago in

History

In the Bible, harvest time is referenced both as an actual practice and as a useful metaphor. Ancient Israel was an agricultural (agrarian) society, their very survival depended on farming innovations and consistency. So, when the time of reaping their produce came, it was occasion

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What was the role and purpose of synagogues during the Second Temple Period?

Synagogues —
What was the role and purpose of synagogues during the Second Temple Period?

What was the role and purpose of synagogues during the Second Temple Period?

Where was Jesus buried? Part 3

Holy Sepulchre vs. Garden Tomb —
Where was Jesus buried? Part 3

Where was Jesus buried? Part 3

Where was Jesus buried? Part 2

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre —
Where was Jesus buried? Part 2

Where was Jesus buried? Part 2

Where was Jesus buried? Part 1

The Garden Tomb —
Where was Jesus buried? Part 1

Where was Jesus buried? Part 1

When did Jesus cleanse the temple?

Temple Two-Timer —
When did Jesus cleanse the temple?

When did Jesus cleanse the temple?

Where was Jesus arrested: garden or cave?

Garden & Grotto of Gesthemane —
Where was Jesus arrested: garden or cave?

Where was Jesus arrested: garden or cave?

An historical look at the prophet Habakkuk

Habakkuk in History —
An historical look at the prophet Habakkuk

An historical look at the prophet Habakkuk

A quick look at the history and archaeology of this renowned Canaanite city.

City of Gibeon —
A quick look at the history and archaeology of this renowned Canaanite city.

A quick look at the history and archaeology of this renowned Canaanite city.

On the historical reliability of Ezekiel's prophecy.

The City of Tyre —
On the historical reliability of Ezekiel's prophecy.

On the historical reliability of Ezekiel's prophecy.

How ancient farmers worked the fields

Harvesting Grains —
How ancient farmers worked the fields

How ancient farmers worked the fields

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What was the role and purpose of synagogues during the Second Temple Period?

Where was Jesus buried? Part 3

Where was Jesus buried? Part 2

Where was Jesus buried? Part 1

When did Jesus cleanse the temple?

Where was Jesus arrested: garden or cave?

An historical look at the prophet Habakkuk

A quick look at the history and archaeology of this renowned Canaanite city.

On the historical reliability of Ezekiel's prophecy.

How ancient farmers worked the fields

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