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Biography

We’re first introduced to Judah as the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, up until Judah’s birth, Leah had been hoping to earn Jacob’s favor by the birth of their sons, but Judah’s birth marks a shift for her, which her naming of Judah represents.

‘Twas the Night Before Council

And other legendarium of Saint Nicholas and the Christmas season.

‘Twas the Night Before Council —
And other legendarium of Saint Nicholas and the Christmas season.

2 years ago in

Commentary

It was a cold winter’s night in Nicaea when a sudden blizzard enclosed the known world. Unprecedented as it was, bishops trudged across Christendom by hoof and foot to assemble in what was to be the first real effort to obtain a sacred consensus—the First

Origin of the Term Hebrew

Where did the name "Hebrew" come from?

Origin of the Term Hebrew —
Where did the name "Hebrew" come from?

2 years ago in

Archaeology

Today when we say “Hebrew” we are most often referring to the modern language spoken by those of Jewish descent, and one of the official languages of the modern country of Israel. The Old Testament of the Bible was also written in the ancient version

City of Ephesus

A brief Christian history of an ancient Roman city.

City of Ephesus —
A brief Christian history of an ancient Roman city.

2 years ago in

Archaeology

The Roman city of Ephesus appears many times on the pages of the New Testament of the Bible, and in different ways. Ephesus was visited twice by the Apostle Paul, who for his second visit stayed for the unusually long period of two and a

Stone Vessels & Jewish Purity

Ancient customs of ritual purity in Second Temple Judaism.

Stone Vessels & Jewish Purity —
Ancient customs of ritual purity in Second Temple Judaism.

2 years ago in

Archaeology

First century Judaism had as a uniting symbol the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. The Temple centralized the giving of sacrifices, and the various annual celebratory festivals of Israel. Though the Temple and festivals were important, there was much more to ancient Judaism than this unifying

Sea of Galilee

On the historical importance of this Biblical body of water.

Sea of Galilee —
On the historical importance of this Biblical body of water.

2 years ago in

Archaeology

In the Gospels, the Sea of Galilee plays a major role in the ministry of Jesus. In Jesus’ day, the Sea of Galilee was an important body of water utilized for travel, the distribution of goods and crops, and of course for fishing. Hundreds of

Fishing In Galilee

What was it like to go fishing in ancient Israel?

Fishing In Galilee —
What was it like to go fishing in ancient Israel?

2 years ago in

Archaeology

A central location in the New Testament gospels is the Sea of Galilee. This large, freshwater lake is also known as the Sea of Tiberius, the Lake of Gennesaret, or Lake Kinneret. As Jesus’ ministry was begun in the Galilee region and because several of

An Israelite House

The religious architecture of an ancient Israelite house.

An Israelite House —
The religious architecture of an ancient Israelite house.

2 years ago in

Archaeology

In the field of Biblical archaeology there is an interesting peculiarity that helps define the cities and lands where Israelites lived: a type of house. From the 12th to the 6th centuries BC, called the Iron Age, there was a common floorplan used in most

Caesarea Maritima

Herod's ancient port city of historical splendor.

Caesarea Maritima —
Herod's ancient port city of historical splendor.

2 years ago in

Archaeology

Caesarea Maritima was a grand port city on the Mediterranean Sea built by Herod the Great. It was built on an inhospitable stretch of seashore, overtop of a small, run-down village (Strato’s Tower), and on a scale so large and costly that it took around

Fruit Trees

On the diversity of fruit products used in ancient Israel.

Fruit Trees —
On the diversity of fruit products used in ancient Israel.

2 years ago in

Archaeology

Throughout the Bible there are many references to different types of fruit trees. Nearly synonymous with the Middle East, even today, is the olive tree which is mentioned in the Bible as one of the main products of Israel (Deut. 8:8). In the ancient world,

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And other legendarium of Saint Nicholas and the Christmas season.

‘Twas the Night Before Council —
And other legendarium of Saint Nicholas and the Christmas season.

And other legendarium of Saint Nicholas and the Christmas season.

Where did the name "Hebrew" come from?

Origin of the Term Hebrew —
Where did the name "Hebrew" come from?

Where did the name "Hebrew" come from?

A brief Christian history of an ancient Roman city.

City of Ephesus —
A brief Christian history of an ancient Roman city.

A brief Christian history of an ancient Roman city.

Ancient customs of ritual purity in Second Temple Judaism.

Stone Vessels & Jewish Purity —
Ancient customs of ritual purity in Second Temple Judaism.

Ancient customs of ritual purity in Second Temple Judaism.

On the historical importance of this Biblical body of water.

Sea of Galilee —
On the historical importance of this Biblical body of water.

On the historical importance of this Biblical body of water.

What was it like to go fishing in ancient Israel?

Fishing In Galilee —
What was it like to go fishing in ancient Israel?

What was it like to go fishing in ancient Israel?

The religious architecture of an ancient Israelite house.

An Israelite House —
The religious architecture of an ancient Israelite house.

The religious architecture of an ancient Israelite house.

Herod's ancient port city of historical splendor.

Caesarea Maritima —
Herod's ancient port city of historical splendor.

Herod's ancient port city of historical splendor.

On the diversity of fruit products used in ancient Israel.

Fruit Trees —
On the diversity of fruit products used in ancient Israel.

On the diversity of fruit products used in ancient Israel.

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History

On his character development and why Tamar was more righteous than him.

And other legendarium of Saint Nicholas and the Christmas season.

Where did the name "Hebrew" come from?

A brief Christian history of an ancient Roman city.

Ancient customs of ritual purity in Second Temple Judaism.

On the historical importance of this Biblical body of water.

What was it like to go fishing in ancient Israel?

The religious architecture of an ancient Israelite house.

Herod's ancient port city of historical splendor.

On the diversity of fruit products used in ancient Israel.

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