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Jeremiah

More is revealed about Jeremiah's life and personality through his writings than any other Old Testament prophet. Jeremiah was the son of Hilkiah a priest from Anathoth, a small town just Northeast of Jerusalem. Jeremiah 1:1 God had called him to be a prophet in the thirteenth year of King Josiah (627/6 B.C.) Electronic Christian Media...

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How Jesus came to be

The story of how Jesus came to be is a central aspect of Christian belief and is recounted in the New Testament of the Bible. According to Christian teachings, Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born to the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem. His birth, celebrated on Christmas, is seen as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the embodiment...

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Solomon's Temple | All you need to know

According to the biblical account, the sea parted before Moses as a miraculous event orchestrated by God during the Israelites' escape from Egypt. As the Israelites found themselves trapped between the pursuing Egyptian army and the Red Sea, Moses lifted his staff upon God's command, and the waters miraculously parted, creating a path for the Isra...

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Pontius Pilate - the Role in the Divine Drama

Delve into the captivating story of Pontius Pilate and his pivotal role in the divine drama of Jesus' crucifixion. Explore the historical accounts and biblical narratives surrounding this enigmatic figure, known for his involvement in the trial and execution of Jesus. Uncover the complexities and moral dilemmas faced by Pilate as he navigated the ...

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Abraham

Abram was the son of Terah a descendant of Shem. They lived in Ur of the Chaldees and Abram was born here. At some point in his early life Terah and all the family moved up the Euphrates river to settle in Haran. It was about 600 miles north west from Ur. Electronic Christian Media...

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Jewish leaders

The joint work of Ezra and Nehemiah had been to complete the Torah, or Law, and to enforce obedience to it. Historically, that work followed the lines of Josiah's reform, and like it the whole force of the law was directed against idolatry, and tended to centralise worship in Jerusalem. Electronic Christian Media...

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The story of Moses and the Exodus

The story of Moses and the Exodus is a foundational narrative in both Jewish and Christian traditions. It recounts the journey of the Israelites led by Moses out of slavery in Egypt and towards the Promised Land. Moses, chosen by God, confronts the powerful Pharaoh and demands the release of his people, unleashing a series of divine plagues upon Eg...

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Abraham's Journey in 4 minutes

Abraham's journey is a significant narrative in biblical history. According to the book of Genesis, Abraham, originally known as Abram, embarked on a transformative journey of faith. He was called by God to leave his homeland and follow a divine promise of a new land and descendants. Throughout his journey, Abraham encountered various trials, incl...

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Pontius Pilate

The fifth Roman procurator of Judea (ruled 26-36 AD), who issued the official order sentencing Jesus to death by crucifixion. Bible History Online....

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Josephus on John the Baptizer

Selected texts from Josephus on early 1st Century Roman Israel by Dr. James D. Tabor. HEROD THE TETRARCH MAKES WAR WITH ARETAS, THE KING OF ARABIA, AND IS BEATEN BY HIM AS ALSO CONCERNING THE DEATH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST. HOW VITELLIUS WENT UP TO JERUSALEM; TOGETHER WITH SOME ACCOUNT OF AGRIPPA AND OF THE POSTERITY OF HEROD THE GREAT....

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