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On the context of the ancient world and the Bible ––– from daily life and practices to overarching historical narrative, events, and anthropology of empires, nations, tribes, religions, cultures, and more.

Did the Exodus Pharaoh Die in the Red Sea? —

On how neither Rameses II or Amenhotep II can be the pharaoh of the Exodus.

Did the Exodus Pharaoh Die in the Red Sea? —

On how neither Rameses II or Amenhotep II can be the pharaoh of the Exodus.

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Who was the pharaoh of the Exodus? It’s one of the greatest mysteries of the Bible that both professionals and laymen alike have attempted to solve. And while several different names have been put forward over the years, of the known Egyptian pharaohs, there are
On Bread Stamps —

A brief history on why the ancient world and early Church stamped their bread.

On Bread Stamps —

A brief history on why the ancient world and early Church stamped their bread.

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It has been estimated that bread and cereal grains made up as much as 50% of the diet of ancient Israelites.[1] It’s no wonder, then, that bread came in all different shapes and forms. The ancients didn’t just stop at shaping and molding bread; they
Caleb the Kenizzite: Giant Slayer —

How faith in God’s promises lead to eternal life and blessing.

Caleb the Kenizzite: Giant Slayer —

How faith in God’s promises lead to eternal life and blessing.

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After their miraculous escape from Egypt and decades of wandering in the wilderness, Israel along with her new leader Joshua had been mostly successful in their recent conquest of Canaan. And it was finally time to divide the land between the tribes of Israel. But
Mercy and Justice —

If God is loving and merciful, how could He order the complete annihilation of certain peoples?

Mercy and Justice —

If God is loving and merciful, how could He order the complete annihilation of certain peoples?

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Although the Bible repeatedly declares that God is longsuffering and kind, and a God of love and mercy, there are several occasions where Divine order is given to destroy—and in some cases to totally and utterly destroy—certain nations and cities. Some of these include the
The Gibeonite Deception —

How a crafty group of Canaanites tricked Joshua into a peace treaty.

The Gibeonite Deception —

How a crafty group of Canaanites tricked Joshua into a peace treaty.

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After forty long years in the wilderness, Israel was chomping at the bit to finally take possession of the Promised Land. But before they could begin their campaign against the Canaanites, God gave them some “dos” and “don’ts.” For instance, while they were permitted to