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Repeating History —

Exploring the unexpected beauty of the chiastic structure

Repeating History —

Exploring the unexpected beauty of the chiastic structure

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Although perhaps not always perceivable to the untrained eye, there are a number of literary devices that the Bible employs. Some of these include alternation, immediate repetition, parallel symmetry, and reverse symmetry. Perhaps most beautiful and unexpected of these devices is reverse symmetry—also known as a chiastic structure. “When God
Ancient Board Games —

What kind of games did people play in the ancient world?

Ancient Board Games —

What kind of games did people play in the ancient world?

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Games and board games are sometimes seen as a modern luxury, but history shows that humans everywhere and in every-time have invented and played games. As far back into human history as modern man can see, there is evidence of gameplay. The earliest examples come from the Neolithic time period
On Doves —

What is the historical, cultural, and Scriptural significance of the humble dove?

On Doves —

What is the historical, cultural, and Scriptural significance of the humble dove?

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The text of the Bible along with the ancient physical remains of the people of Israel and Judah, tell of an interesting relationship with doves and pigeons. The symbolism of the dove has been passed down to us today mainly through Christianity as representing the sacred, specifically the Holy Spirit.
Family Portrait —

Genetics substantiates the Biblical claim that Adam and Eve were real people from which the whole human race originates.

Family Portrait —

Genetics substantiates the Biblical claim that Adam and Eve were real people from which the whole human race originates.

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Right from the very beginning, the Bible makes highly significant claims that are often mocked in today’s world, especially where evolution is considered the only truth. Contrary to evolutionary ideas that once claimed we all descended from multiple kinds of humans, the Bible teaches that the entire human race descended
Ephraim: the Man, the Tribe, the Nation —

Tracing the fulfillment of Jacob’s prophecy in Genesis 49.

Ephraim: the Man, the Tribe, the Nation —

Tracing the fulfillment of Jacob’s prophecy in Genesis 49.

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The Man Ephraim and Manasseh, though the natural sons of Joseph, were adopted by his father Jacob as his own children. This was highly significant and meaningful since full sonship granted them each a full share of the inheritance along with Jacob’s other 11 sons. It also meant that Joseph
Nephesh Chayyah —

What is the standard of life according to the Bible?

Nephesh Chayyah —

What is the standard of life according to the Bible?

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It’s alive! Or is it? Actually, much of what is considered biologically alive today is not necessarily considered alive Biblically. Throughout the Old Testament, the Hebrew term nephesh chayyah (נפש חיה), meaning “living creature” or “living soul”, is used only to describe animals and humans – not plants, not microorganisms
Guardians of the Galaxy —

Is there evidence of cherubim outside the Bible?

Guardians of the Galaxy —

Is there evidence of cherubim outside the Bible?

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There are many incredible, fanciful tales of heroes, gods, magical creatures, and the like. The half-god, half-human hero Hercules is a prime example. Other popular fables include the exploits of the wizard Merlin along with King Arthur and his famous Knights of the Round Table. While all agree that these