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Scribes
Literacy was low in the biblical world, so people who could read and write held important roles in government and religion. Those Jews who filled jobs set up by the Romans to help run the government in the land were called “scribes.” Because they could read and write in a time when many people could not, they were very valuable…
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Hasmoneans (Maccabees)
The Hasmoneans began a revolt that changed the shape of Palestine between the New and Old Testaments. Read more about this influential family. “Maccabees,” the family nickname of the Jewish dynasty that ruled Judea from the time of the Maccabean Revolt (167 B.C.) until the Roman conquest of Palestine by Pompey in 63 B.C., usually refers to the Jewish patriot…
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Getting the Most out of your Bible Reading
This step-by-step tool guides you through effectively studying the Bible on your own. Helpful Tips for Reading the Bible Reading the Bible is one way to learn about God and what God wants from us. When we read the Bible, we read about a specific people and their relationship to God, but we also can learn about our own relationship…
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Discover 3 New Approaches to Bible Reading
Use this Bible-reading guide to encounter Scripture in three new ways: by asking questions, and by considering the social and historical context of the text. Check out our online guide now. Reading any document, even the Bible, can often become routine. And reading the Bible in the same way every time can keep us from discovering biblical truths that can…
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Tools for Discovering the Riches of God’s Word
Does reading the Bible intimidate you? This article will help you effectively use the tools on this site to engage and understand God’s Word. Because the Bible is a collection of many books, it may be hard to know just where to start. And because events in the Bible happened long ago, the Bible can be difficult to read and…
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Bible Reference Guide: Finding Help in Scripture
Have you ever wondered what the Bible says about divorce, loneliness, anger and stress? Use this guide to help you learn the Bible’s stance on issues you face every day.Dealing with tough stuff Anger Proverbs 15.1; Matthew 5.21-26, 43-48; Ephesians 4.26,27,31,32; James 1.19-21 Anxiety/Worry Psalm 25; Luke 12.22-31; John 14.1-7; 1 Peter 5.7; 1 John 4.13-18 Confusion Psalm 37; Ephesians…
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