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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.

Gentile Contributors of the Bible —

Though largely Jewish, the Bible contains some contributions from Gentile writers.

Gentile Contributors of the Bible —

Though largely Jewish, the Bible contains some contributions from Gentile writers.

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While the vast majority of the Biblical text was penned by Jews, there are a few contributions from non-Jewish writers as well. Proverbs 30, for example, was written by a man named Agur while Proverbs 31 is attributed to King Lemuel. While their identities are
Proverbs and the Two Greatest Commandments —

Is the Book of Proverbs just a copy of secular wisdom literature?

Proverbs and the Two Greatest Commandments —

Is the Book of Proverbs just a copy of secular wisdom literature?

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Although King Solomon had a God-given wisdom that was unmatched by anyone (1 Kings 4:30-31), he was not the only wiseman of the ancient east. In fact, Babylon, Egypt, and Edom (among others) were all known for their wise sages. Edom was founded by Jacob’s
Ancient Biblical Beauty Secrets? —

The Archaeological Discovery That Changed Everything

Ancient Biblical Beauty Secrets? —

The Archaeological Discovery That Changed Everything

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The late and well-respected archaeologist William F Albright made many contributions to our knowledge of history, but not all of them were discoveries he himself dug out of the ground. Such is the case with an artifact that sheds light on the day-to-day beauty practices
Divine Designs —

Though built by human hands, the temple, ark, and other Biblical artifacts were divine in origin.

Divine Designs —

Though built by human hands, the temple, ark, and other Biblical artifacts were divine in origin.

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Though David had it in his heart to build a house for God, God instead promised to build a house for David (2 Sam 7; 1 Chron 17). That house was a royal dynasty that would never end because it would culminate with the eternal