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Where Paul Abode: Inns and Hosts in the Apostolic Missions

In the grand narrative of the New Testament, as the Gospel of Christ surged forth from Jerusalem to the farthest reaches of the known world, the indefatigable Apostle Paul stands as a monumental figure. His apostolic missions, spanning thousands of miles across land and sea, were not merely journeys of geographical expanse but also profound odyssey...

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The House of Simon and Other Biblical Hosts

In the chronicles of the New Testament, as the glorious light of the Gospel began to spread across Judea, Galilee, and beyond, the message of salvation often found its initial dwelling not in grand synagogues or public forums, but within the humble yet sacred confines of private homes. These were the abodes of faithful men and women who, driven by ...

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Of Public Houses and Wayside Inns in Roman Provinces

In the vast expanse of the Roman Empire, whose mighty legions and intricate network of roads stretched from the sun-drenched shores of Britannia to the arid plains of the East, a distinct form of lodging emerged to cater to the ceaseless flow of travelers: the public houses and wayside inns. These establishments, known by various Latin names such a...

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The Pilate Inscription

A limestone block was discovered among the ruins of a theatre at the site of ancient Caesarea in Israel. It contained 4 lines of writing in Latin which revealed a dedicatory inscription from Pontius Pilate of Judea to Tiberias Caesar in Rome. It is now in the Israel Museum (Jerusalem)....

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The Pilate Inscription

A limestone block was discovered among the ruins of a theatre at the site of ancient Caesarea in Israel. It contained 4 lines of writing in Latin which revealed a dedicatory inscription from Pontius Pilate of Judea to Tiberias Caesar in Rome. It is now in the Israel Museum (Jerusalem)....

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Zophar in Wikipedia

In the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Book of Job, Zophar or Tzofar (צוֹפַר "Chirping; rising early", Standard Hebrew Ẓofar, Tiberian Hebrew Ṣôp̄ar) the Naamathite is one of the friends of Job who visits to comfort him during his illness. His comments can be found in chapters 11 and 20. He suggests that Job's suffering could be divine punishment, ...

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Zurishaddai Scripture - Numbers 7:41

And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this [was] the offering of Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai....

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Zoheth in Wikipedia

According to the Bible, Zoheth was a son of Ishi. He is mentioned in the Book of Chronicles....

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Zuph Scripture - 1 Samuel 9:5

[And] when they were come to the land of Zuph, Saul said to his servant that [was] with him, Come, and let us return; lest my father leave [caring] for the asses, and take thought for us....

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Zurishaddai Scripture - Numbers 7:36

On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, [did offer]:...

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