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Genealogies in the Bible
The Bible has lots of names. Read about the importance of genealogies in the Bible, including the history that they record and the connections they make.People in ancient Israel placed great importance on who their family's ancestors were. The Bible includes family lists (genealogies) in order to show where certain families came from and why they were important. Genesis lists…
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Gentiles
Gentiles were people outside the nation of Israel. What is their role in the kingdom of God? How did their status change with the coming of Jesus? Find out hereThe English word gentile comes from the Latin word for “people.” In the Bible, Gentiles are all the peoples who are not Jews. The descendants of Noah and his family spread…
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Herod the Great
Although he is most famous for his attempt to kill the baby Jesus, Herod the Great made many decisions that shaped the landscape of ancient Palestine. Herod the Great was the ruler of Judea (including Samaria and Galilee) from about 37 B.C. until his death in 4 B.C. Herod’s rule begins a new chapter in the history of Judea: for…
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Heroines of the Jewish Scriptures
Men weren’t the only important figures in the Hebrew Scriptures. Women played many important roles. Find out what they were. The book of Judith, one of the deuterocanonical/apocryphal books of the Bible, is named for a remarkably brave and beautiful woman who displays great faith in the God of Israel. She seeks God's help as she carries out her plan…
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Hezekiah
When Hezekiah became king of Judah, it was time for change. Throughout his reign Hezekiah instituted important religious reforms to bring the nation back to God. Hezekiah’s name means “The Lord is my strength.” He was the son of Ahaz and Abi and the twelfth king of the southern kingdom (Judah), not counting the illegal reign of Athaliah. Based on the evidence…
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Ignatius of Antioch
Stand up for what you believe in. Ignatius of Antioch did. See how this disciple of John lived his life and contributed to the early Christian community.Ignatius, along with Polycarp, was a disciple of John when he was in Ephesus in the latter part of the first century. This all but rules out a tradition that arose around the 10th…
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