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Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great spread Hellenism throughout the ancient world. But what did he have to do with the Bible? Find out here. Alexander III of Macedon, known as "Alexander the Great" lived from 356 to 323 B.C. and is remembered as one of the greatest military leaders in history. During his rule, Alexander created the largest empire the ancient world…
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Critical Perspectives: How Shall We Live… In a Violent World?
Wars, injustices and neighborhood bullies fill the world with violence. Read how Christians should respond to violence in the world.Ten-year-old Mark came home from school complaining about the village bully who was hassling him every day on the school bus. When his father asked him what he was doing about it, he replied, "Nothing, really." In a rush of heroic…
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Critical Perspectives: An Interview on the Gospel of Judas
What is the Gospel of Judas and why is it important in understanding the early church? Read more to find out.An interview with Professor Charles W. Hedrick on the discovery of the gnostic Gospel of Judas, the translation of which was first published in 2006. Charles W. Hedrick is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Missouri State University. Among his many publications…
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Critical Perspectives: Making Sense of the Text—the Four Source Theory in Biblical Scholarship
The Four-Source Theory suggests that the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible, came from four different stories. Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of this theory.By Linda A. Dietch PhD Candidate, Drew University, Madison, NJThose who read the Bible are sometimes struck by discrepancies or inexact repetitions of content that make following the storyline difficult. During the Age…
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Critical Perspectives: Divorce—Biblical Perspectives
Divorce affects millions of individuals. Read more to see what the Bible says about divorce and learn how Christians can approach the issue today.In an age when marriage, once considered the bedrock of society, has tumbled from its position of moral prominence, and the divorce rate (among Christians as well) has skyrocketed, it seems that the Church has, for the…
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Pharisees
They weren’t priests, but they weren’t commoners. So who were the Pharisees and what was their role in Jewish life? Find out here. By Jesus' day, it was common for Jewish people to meet in private homes for worship and to study the Scriptures. This practice had begun in the later second century B.C. and continued in the first century A.D. One group…
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