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Land
In Genesis 15, God promised to provide Abraham and his descendents a land of their own. After this point land was a prominent theme in the Old Testament. The people of Israel believed that God was the creator and owner of all land (Gen 1; 2). God promised Abraham that the land of Canaan would one day belong to his…
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Israel
In the Old Testament Jacob’s descendents grew into the nation of Israel, God’s chosen people who lived in covenant with him. Read more about the origin and history of this nation. The Name. The Hebrew word for “Israel” means “one who wrestles with God” or “May God join in the struggle!” The second meaning implies “May God defeat the forces…
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Alexandria
Alexandria was a major center of learning and Jewish scholarship. Read more about this ancient city and its influence on the Hellenized world. At the height of the Roman Empire, Alexandria in Egypt was the largest city in the empire after Rome. Its population of close to one million people included native Egyptians, Macedonians, Greeks, Persians, and Jews. Its strategic…
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Assyria
Assyria controlled a powerful army known for its cruelty. Eventually the Assyrian army defeated the northern kingdom of Israel. Find out more here. Does Assyria have a link to the conflict going on today? Take a look back in time and see where this ancient land fits into the puzzle.Ancient Assyria was located north of Babylonia in the valley between…
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Babylon
Babylon was a powerful kingdom in the Ancient Near Eastern world that conquered Judah and sent the people into exile. But Babylon is also an important image that appears in the New Testament. Read more about the significance of Babylon here.What does this ancient city have to do with today’s world? See what part it played during biblical times, then…
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Egypt
From the Israelite’s exodus to Joseph and Mary’s flight from Herod the Great, Egypt has been an important factor in biblical history. Find out more about this country and its role in the Bible. Why was Egypt such a significant country during biblical times? How does that fact affect us today? Read more to find out. Egypt is located at…
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