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3 years ago in

History

All around the world synagogues are an integral part of Judaism. From the Greek meaning “place of assembly”, the synagogue today is referred to as a house of prayer (bet ha-tefilla), house of assembly (bet ha-kneset), house of study (bet ha-midrash), and in some cases

James, Son of Thunder

What do we know about James the son of Zebedee and Salome?

James, Son of Thunder —
What do we know about James the son of Zebedee and Salome?

3 years ago in

Biography

Despite the fact that James, together with his brother John, father Zebedee, and Simon and Andrew all ran a prosperous fishing business out of Capernaum on the Galilee, their latest catch was dismal. In fact, they had caught nothing. But that was all about to

Holy Sepulchre vs. Garden Tomb

Where was Jesus buried? Part 3

Holy Sepulchre vs. Garden Tomb —
Where was Jesus buried? Part 3

3 years ago in

Archaeology

Modern visitors to Jerusalem can visit two sites that claim to mark the location of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial: The traditional site with almost two thousand years of veneration is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (AD 326). The other is known as Gordon’s Calvary

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Where was Jesus buried? Part 2

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre —
Where was Jesus buried? Part 2

3 years ago in

Archaeology

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is located in the busy Christian Quarter within the walls of the Old city of Jerusalem. Behind the Church’s claim to be built over top of the crucifixion site of Jesus (Golgotha/Calvary) and his rock-cut tomb is a couple

The Garden Tomb

Where was Jesus buried? Part 1

The Garden Tomb —
Where was Jesus buried? Part 1

3 years ago in

Archaeology

The Garden Tomb claims to be the real crucifixion and burial spot of Jesus. It’s located just North of the Damascus Gate of Jerusalem in the Western escarpment of a limestone hill. It is a rock-cut burial cave that was first discovered by a farmer

Temple Two-Timer

When did Jesus cleanse the temple?

Temple Two-Timer —
When did Jesus cleanse the temple?

3 years ago in

Apologetics

When it comes to the ministry and earthly life of Jesus Christ, the four Gospel accounts record a number of the same events: The baptism of Jesus Christ, the feeding of the five thousand, Peter’s profession of faith, Peter’s denial, the triumphal entry, the last

Garden & Grotto of Gesthemane

Where was Jesus arrested: garden or cave?

Garden & Grotto of Gesthemane —
Where was Jesus arrested: garden or cave?

3 years ago in

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

Matthew

What do we know about the apostle Matthew?

Matthew —
What do we know about the apostle Matthew?

3 years ago in

Biography

Although he is now considered a very prominent figure in Christian history, if we listed the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ according to what society thought of them, at the very bottom—lower than a fisherman—would be Matthew.[1] Why? Because he was a publican. Publicans were

Habakkuk in History

An historical look at the prophet Habakkuk

Habakkuk in History —
An historical look at the prophet Habakkuk

3 years ago in

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

Micah of Moresheth

What do we know about the prophet Micah?

Micah of Moresheth —
What do we know about the prophet Micah?

3 years ago in

Biography

Although known to us as simply Micah, his Hebrew name was Michayahu (or Michaia for short). It means “Who is like Yahweh” and interestingly, the prophet seems to hint at his own name in the Biblical book that also bears his name with the phrase

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What was the role and purpose of synagogues during the Second Temple Period?

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What was the role and purpose of synagogues during the Second Temple Period?

What was the role and purpose of synagogues during the Second Temple Period?

What do we know about James the son of Zebedee and Salome?

James, Son of Thunder —
What do we know about James the son of Zebedee and Salome?

What do we know about James the son of Zebedee and Salome?

Where was Jesus buried? Part 3

Holy Sepulchre vs. Garden Tomb —
Where was Jesus buried? Part 3

Where was Jesus buried? Part 3

Where was Jesus buried? Part 2

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre —
Where was Jesus buried? Part 2

Where was Jesus buried? Part 2

Where was Jesus buried? Part 1

The Garden Tomb —
Where was Jesus buried? Part 1

Where was Jesus buried? Part 1

When did Jesus cleanse the temple?

Temple Two-Timer —
When did Jesus cleanse the temple?

When did Jesus cleanse the temple?

Where was Jesus arrested: garden or cave?

Garden & Grotto of Gesthemane —
Where was Jesus arrested: garden or cave?

Where was Jesus arrested: garden or cave?

What do we know about the apostle Matthew?

Matthew —
What do we know about the apostle Matthew?

What do we know about the apostle Matthew?

An historical look at the prophet Habakkuk

Habakkuk in History —
An historical look at the prophet Habakkuk

An historical look at the prophet Habakkuk

What do we know about the prophet Micah?

Micah of Moresheth —
What do we know about the prophet Micah?

What do we know about the prophet Micah?

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What was the role and purpose of synagogues during the Second Temple Period?

What do we know about James the son of Zebedee and Salome?

Where was Jesus buried? Part 3

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Where was Jesus buried? Part 1

When did Jesus cleanse the temple?

Where was Jesus arrested: garden or cave?

What do we know about the apostle Matthew?

An historical look at the prophet Habakkuk

What do we know about the prophet Micah?

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