O.T. Studies

Blood Atonement

This is perhaps the most difficult truth for mankind to accept, that the life of an innocent victim would be slaughtered on behalf of the guilty. To fully understand this we need to go back to the garden of Eden in the Book of Genesis....

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Yom Kippur - The Great Day of Atonement

One day each year the High Priest would draw aside the Veil and enter the Holy of Holies to make atonement (Heb. Kafar) and cover the nations sins from the judgement of God and receive forgiveness. It took place on the 10th day of the 7th month, Tishri. By our calendar that would be around the end of September or early October....

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Blood Atonement

This is perhaps the most difficult truth for mankind to accept, that the life of an innocent victim would be slaughtered on behalf of the guilty. To fully understand this we need to go back to the garden of Eden in the Book of Genesis. By Rusty Russell, Bible History online...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scripture

Apologetics: Defending the Faith Blessed Virgin Mary Canon Law Catholic Doctrine and Catechetics Eastern Catholic Churches History and the Catholic Tradition Liturgy and Sacred Music Moral Theology Natural Family Planning Philosophy Pro-Life Issues Scripture, Divine Revelation Spiritual Theology & Questions...

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Sheol, Hell, and the Dead

From Christian Resource Institute FAQ. A short answer to the question about death, hell, and the grave according to Scripture....

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God as a "Jealous" God

From Christian Resource Institute FAQ. A short answer to the question about God as a "jealous" God....

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Did God Order the Massacre of Canaanites?

From Christian Resource Institute FAQ. A short answer to the question, "Did God Order the Massacre of Canaanites?"...

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Old Testament Sacrifice: Magic or Sacrament?

Short essay from Christian Resource Institute. Deals with the subject of sacrifice and rituals on the ancient "yom kippur" the day of atonement....

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Torah and the Old Testament Law

Short essay from Christian Resource Institute. Torah As Holiness: Old Testament "Law" as Response to Divine Grace....

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Social Ethics in the Prophets

Short theological essay from Christian Resource Institute. Deals with the prophets and the practical application of social ethics in the community....

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