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1 year ago in

Archaeology

Caesarea Maritima was a grand port city on the Mediterranean Sea built by Herod the Great. It was built on an inhospitable stretch of seashore, overtop of a small, run-down village (Strato’s Tower), and on a scale so large and costly that it took around

Lord of Sabaoth

What does “Lord of Sabaoth” mean?

Lord of Sabaoth —
What does “Lord of Sabaoth” mean?

1 year ago in

Literature

In the Bible God is called by many names and titles, each one revealing something about who He is. One of these titles is the “Lord of Hosts.” As a matter of fact, this name of God is one of the more popular ones in

Fruit Trees

On the diversity of fruit products used in ancient Israel.

Fruit Trees —
On the diversity of fruit products used in ancient Israel.

1 year ago in

Archaeology

Throughout the Bible there are many references to different types of fruit trees. Nearly synonymous with the Middle East, even today, is the olive tree which is mentioned in the Bible as one of the main products of Israel (Deut. 8:8). In the ancient world,

The Rundown

The farther Jonah runs from God the closer he gets to death.

The Rundown —
The farther Jonah runs from God the closer he gets to death.

1 year ago in

Ethics

The book of Jonah, while very short and to the point, is both action-packed and full of important life lessons. It opens with these words: “Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, ‘Arise, go to Nineveh, that great

Nebuchadnezzar II

Brief bio on the most famous king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire

Nebuchadnezzar II —
Brief bio on the most famous king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire

1 year ago in

Archaeology

The Bible’s portrayal of the Neo-Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar is an interesting one. From the perspective of the people living in Judah and Jerusalem, he was a fearsome and war-savvy enemy to whom the prophets of God said they must bow, one way or the other.

A Plant of Renown

Is Ezekiel 34:29 a reference to the land of Israel or the Messiah?

A Plant of Renown —
Is Ezekiel 34:29 a reference to the land of Israel or the Messiah?

1 year ago in

Literature

In Ezekiel 34 we read about God’s indictment against the spiritual shepherds of Israel who oppressed and mislead His people and His promise to raise up for His people a good and true shepherd who will lead the people in the right way. “And they

Temple as Eden

How the Temple was designed to look like the Garden of Eden.

Temple as Eden —
How the Temple was designed to look like the Garden of Eden.

1 year ago in

Archaeology

As meeting places for God and men, ancient temples were created to reflect the ideal environment for such an event: the Garden of Eden, also called the “Garden of Plenty” or “Paradise” in surrounding cultures. The Jerusalem Temple, built by Solomon was no exception. The

The Train of His Robe

How garments played an important role in the ancient world.

The Train of His Robe —
How garments played an important role in the ancient world.

1 year ago in

Literature

“In the year that King Uzziah died,” declares the prophet Isaiah, “I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple” (Isaiah 6:1). In the ancient cultures, garments played an important role which is

Siege Warfare

Offensive and defensive strategies in the ancient Near East.

Siege Warfare —
Offensive and defensive strategies in the ancient Near East.

1 year ago in

Archaeology

From very early times, people have found it necessary to build walls around their living spaces. For cities, these protective fortifications could be quite elaborate, including double walls systems with steep space between that provided a defensive advantage, moats, towers, complex gate structures, and thick

The Holy One of Israel

Isaiah calls God “the Holy One of Israel” more than any other book of the Bible.

The Holy One of Israel —
Isaiah calls God “the Holy One of Israel” more than any other book of the Bible.

1 year ago in

Prophecy

One of the most notable features of Isaiah is his frequent use of the phrase “The Holy One of Israel.” As a matter of fact, this title of God is used 31 times in the Old Testament and 26 of those occurrences are in the

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Herod's ancient port city of historical splendor.

Caesarea Maritima —
Herod's ancient port city of historical splendor.

Herod's ancient port city of historical splendor.

What does “Lord of Sabaoth” mean?

Lord of Sabaoth —
What does “Lord of Sabaoth” mean?

What does “Lord of Sabaoth” mean?

On the diversity of fruit products used in ancient Israel.

Fruit Trees —
On the diversity of fruit products used in ancient Israel.

On the diversity of fruit products used in ancient Israel.

The farther Jonah runs from God the closer he gets to death.

The Rundown —
The farther Jonah runs from God the closer he gets to death.

The farther Jonah runs from God the closer he gets to death.

Brief bio on the most famous king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire

Nebuchadnezzar II —
Brief bio on the most famous king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire

Brief bio on the most famous king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire

Is Ezekiel 34:29 a reference to the land of Israel or the Messiah?

A Plant of Renown —
Is Ezekiel 34:29 a reference to the land of Israel or the Messiah?

Is Ezekiel 34:29 a reference to the land of Israel or the Messiah?

How the Temple was designed to look like the Garden of Eden.

Temple as Eden —
How the Temple was designed to look like the Garden of Eden.

How the Temple was designed to look like the Garden of Eden.

How garments played an important role in the ancient world.

The Train of His Robe —
How garments played an important role in the ancient world.

How garments played an important role in the ancient world.

Offensive and defensive strategies in the ancient Near East.

Siege Warfare —
Offensive and defensive strategies in the ancient Near East.

Offensive and defensive strategies in the ancient Near East.

Isaiah calls God “the Holy One of Israel” more than any other book of the Bible.

The Holy One of Israel —
Isaiah calls God “the Holy One of Israel” more than any other book of the Bible.

Isaiah calls God “the Holy One of Israel” more than any other book of the Bible.

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Spotlight

Herod's ancient port city of historical splendor.

What does “Lord of Sabaoth” mean?

On the diversity of fruit products used in ancient Israel.

The farther Jonah runs from God the closer he gets to death.

Brief bio on the most famous king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire

Is Ezekiel 34:29 a reference to the land of Israel or the Messiah?

How the Temple was designed to look like the Garden of Eden.

How garments played an important role in the ancient world.

Offensive and defensive strategies in the ancient Near East.

Isaiah calls God “the Holy One of Israel” more than any other book of the Bible.

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