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The Celestial Serpent —

Part II. “The serpent didn’t have legs––he had wings”. Why God’s curse against the Edenic serpent was about the spiritual fall of Satan and his ultimate demise.

The Celestial Serpent —

Part II. “The serpent didn’t have legs––he had wings”. Why God’s curse against the Edenic serpent was about the spiritual fall of Satan and his ultimate demise.

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In my last article, A One-Legged Snake, I wrote about what the serpentine curse of Genesis 3 was not about. I argued against the interpretation that the primary meaning of the curse was about the prelapsarian snake species having legs and vocal cords and consequentially lost those anatomical features because
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,
King Nebuchadnezzar II —

What do we know about Babylon's most famous emperor?

King Nebuchadnezzar II —

What do we know about Babylon's most famous emperor?

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Nebuchadnezzar II, the crowned prince of Babylon and his father’s most trusted general, was in the midst of pursuing the Egyptians when he suddenly has to turn home to take over the throne. His father, King Nabopolassar, had died. Before his death, however, Nabopolassar had managed to establish an alliance
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
Living in the Babylonian Exile —

An historical look into Israel's captivity

Living in the Babylonian Exile —

An historical look into Israel's captivity

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Beginning in 597 BC, eleven years before the destruction of Jerusalem, Nebuchadnezzar enacted the first wave of deportations of citizens of Jerusalem to his Babylonian Empire. This first exile was a show of his power and an attempt to squash any spirit of rebellion or independence in Judah and Jerusalem.
Gems and Precious Stones —

On the gems, minerals, and precious stones mentioned in the Bible.

Gems and Precious Stones —

On the gems, minerals, and precious stones mentioned in the Bible.

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From the book of Genesis all the way to Revelation, the Bible makes many mentions of beautiful and valuable rocks. For example, in Genesis 2:12 we read about onyx stones. And, in Exodus 39 (see also chapter 28), the high priest was decorated with several precious and semiprecious stones, including
God’s Children Are Not For Sale. —

Film review on 'Sound of Freedom' and the sociopolitical sexualization of our children.

God’s Children Are Not For Sale. —

Film review on 'Sound of Freedom' and the sociopolitical sexualization of our children.

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It was dead silent. Not a stir, nor a whisper. “Do you hear that?” said Vampiro. “That’s the sound of freedom.” I won’t give away what that sound was. If you haven’t seen it, I strongly encourage you to do so, and to support it here. Buy a ticket for