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Tag: 2 Samuel

House of the Bullae, Part 1 —

Fifty-one signet seal impressions found in Jerusalem confirm five men from the Bible.

House of the Bullae, Part 1 —

Fifty-one signet seal impressions found in Jerusalem confirm five men from the Bible.

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Looking back to an older excavation that took place in 1982 in Jerusalem, professor Yigal Shiloh discovered a horde of 51 bullae, which are signet seal impressions in clay; seal impressions that once sealed documents. More often than not the documents themselves don’t survive but sometimes the impression of the
Mourning Rituals —

The ancient practice of bemoaning the human condition before God.

Mourning Rituals —

The ancient practice of bemoaning the human condition before God.

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The Bible is very consistent in its portrayal of ancient Israelite mourning. People grieving the loss of loved ones, tragedy in the community, offenses against God, devastating warfare, and the like are described as putting on sackcloth, tearing or rending their clothes, taking off shoes, sitting on dust and ashes,
Importance of Salt —

On the usefulness and harvesting of a precious ancient commodity.

Importance of Salt —

On the usefulness and harvesting of a precious ancient commodity.

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It is a commonly known truth in ancient Near Eastern studies that salt was an important staple of everyday life. Salt enhances the flavour of food increasing the enjoyment of the meal, and it had many other practical uses. Salt enabled the preservation of fish and other meats as well