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The Ancient World: Peoples, Powers, and Politics
Context is important. Find out how the social, religious and political context of Israel influenced biblical events and literature.Hundreds of years before the people of Israel took over the land known as Canaan, their ancestors came from Mesopotamia, a land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers far to the east. In fact, the word Mesopotamia means, “land between two rivers.”…
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Phoenicia
Where was Phoenicia and why was it important? Find out now. Learn more about the ancient land of Phoenicia and the role that it played in ancient times. The ancient Greeks were probably the first to use the name “Phoenicia” to refer to a specific area of Canaan. Around 1300 B.C., the name Canaan was used to describe the area along…
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Persia
After Babylon fell, Persia became a major power in the Ancient Near East. Find out what influence Persia had on the people of Israel in the Bible. Persia— now modern-day Iran— was a key country of power during biblical times. Learn about the role it played and the people who were tied to it. Ancient Persia was similar in size and…
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Palestine
What area does Palestine refer to? How was it important in the Bible? Check out this article to find out more. Have you been wondering about the conflict in the Middle East and why it has been going on for so long? Learn more about Palestine and see if you can make some connections. Palestine refers to the area of land…
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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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