History

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Archaeology

Pilgrims to the Holy Land have been visiting Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives for nearly 2,000 years. Today, the most popular attraction is an orchard of 8 large olive trees that date to about 1200 AD, though their parent tree may have come from

Habakkuk in History

An historical look at the prophet Habakkuk

Habakkuk in History —
An historical look at the prophet Habakkuk

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Biography

The Old Testament book of Habakkuk records the visions of Habakkuk the prophet (Habakkuk 1:1, 3:1). Habakkuk himself did not record the time of his prophesies or which king was reigning in Judah when he prophesied, but thankfully it is not too difficult to discern

City of Gibeon

A quick look at the history and archaeology of this renowned Canaanite city.

City of Gibeon —
A quick look at the history and archaeology of this renowned Canaanite city.

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Archaeology

The city of Gibeon appears on the pages of the Bible during the conquest of Canaan. In Joshua 9, the city saw the proverbial writing on the wall. Large, fortified cities had fallen to the Israelites and Gibeon knew they would, too. The other cities

The City of Tyre

On the historical reliability of Ezekiel's prophecy.

The City of Tyre —
On the historical reliability of Ezekiel's prophecy.

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History

On a modern map the topography of the city of Tyre has changed dramatically from that of its ancient counterpart. Ancient Tyre existed in two parts: a mainland city and an island city. Accordingly, it was a center for maritime trade, in fact, the name

Harvesting Grains

How ancient farmers worked the fields

Harvesting Grains —
How ancient farmers worked the fields

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History

In the Bible, harvest time is referenced both as an actual practice and as a useful metaphor. Ancient Israel was an agricultural (agrarian) society, their very survival depended on farming innovations and consistency. So, when the time of reaping their produce came, it was occasion

Cities of Refuge

Justice system in ancient Israelite society.

Cities of Refuge —
Justice system in ancient Israelite society.

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History

The Bible records the ancient Israelite institution of Cities of Refuge (Numbers 35, Deuteronomy 4, 19, Joshua 20). Incorporated into the law of Moses, these cities were to be an essential element of the Israelite justice system: They offered temporary sanctuary to people accused of

Ancient Ice Houses

How the ancient world used refrigeration

Ancient Ice Houses —
How the ancient world used refrigeration

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Archaeology

In an age before electricity, and in a warm climate like the Near East, ancient people still found a way to keep their buildings cool and their food and drinks frosted. Utilizing their natural environment, a combination of the earth’s underground temperature, shade, water, nighttime

Tabernacle Camp of Israel

How ancient Egypt proves the Tabernacle was real

Tabernacle Camp of Israel —
How ancient Egypt proves the Tabernacle was real

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History

The Bible meticulously describes the construction and layout of the Israelite’s Tent Tabernacle twice in Exodus (Exodus 25-27, 35-38). It was to be a place of worship for the temporarily nomadic Israelites, a place where God would dwell with them, his presence and thus authority

Bread of the Presence

A quick history on the Table of Showbread

Bread of the Presence —
A quick history on the Table of Showbread

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History

A key element of Israelite worship of God was the Bread of the Presence. It was considered one of the three holiest regular actions in Israelite worship. These three holy actions all took place in the sanctuary of the Tabernacle and later Temple, the area

David & Friends

What do we know about the obscure contributors of the Psalms?

David & Friends —
What do we know about the obscure contributors of the Psalms?

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History

Although David is the principal writer of the Psaltery with 75 out of the 150 Psalms attributed to him,[1] other contributors include the Sons of Korah, Asaph, Solomon, Heman, Ethan, and even Moses. While David, Solomon, and Moses are all well known figures, a little

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An historical look at the prophet Habakkuk

An historical look at the prophet Habakkuk

A quick look at the history and archaeology of this renowned Canaanite city.

City of Gibeon —
A quick look at the history and archaeology of this renowned Canaanite city.

A quick look at the history and archaeology of this renowned Canaanite city.

On the historical reliability of Ezekiel's prophecy.

The City of Tyre —
On the historical reliability of Ezekiel's prophecy.

On the historical reliability of Ezekiel's prophecy.

How ancient farmers worked the fields

Harvesting Grains —
How ancient farmers worked the fields

How ancient farmers worked the fields

Justice system in ancient Israelite society.

Cities of Refuge —
Justice system in ancient Israelite society.

Justice system in ancient Israelite society.

How the ancient world used refrigeration

Ancient Ice Houses —
How the ancient world used refrigeration

How the ancient world used refrigeration

How ancient Egypt proves the Tabernacle was real

Tabernacle Camp of Israel —
How ancient Egypt proves the Tabernacle was real

How ancient Egypt proves the Tabernacle was real

A quick history on the Table of Showbread

Bread of the Presence —
A quick history on the Table of Showbread

A quick history on the Table of Showbread

What do we know about the obscure contributors of the Psalms?

David & Friends —
What do we know about the obscure contributors of the Psalms?

What do we know about the obscure contributors of the Psalms?

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Where was Jesus arrested: garden or cave?

An historical look at the prophet Habakkuk

A quick look at the history and archaeology of this renowned Canaanite city.

On the historical reliability of Ezekiel's prophecy.

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Justice system in ancient Israelite society.

How the ancient world used refrigeration

How ancient Egypt proves the Tabernacle was real

A quick history on the Table of Showbread

What do we know about the obscure contributors of the Psalms?

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