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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.

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
Where Is Bethsaida? —

Uncovering the precise location of this (in)famous New Testament village.

Where Is Bethsaida? —

Uncovering the precise location of this (in)famous New Testament village.

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Despite being known from the Bible and from history, the precise location of the New Testament village of Bethsaida is still debated. The New Testament gospels record that the apostles Peter, Andrew, and Philip were originally from Bethsaida (John 1:44; 12:21), and that Jesus travelled
Tracking Temple Artifacts —

On the history of the original articles inside the Tent Tabernacle.

Tracking Temple Artifacts —

On the history of the original articles inside the Tent Tabernacle.

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Until its final destruction by Rome in AD 70, the Temple in Jerusalem had been a key component of Judaism since the days of Moses (1400s BC). In Moses’ day, the Temple’s predecessor was the Tent Tabernacle. This tent was constructed based on detailed instructions