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Spices and Perfumes
The Bible frequently mentions spices and perfumes. Find out what each spice was used for and where it was referenced in the Bible. In the ancient Near East, most spices were considered to be a valuable luxury (1 Kgs 10.10,25; Ezek 27.17-22), especially those that had to be imported by traders and merchants from lands far away. Spices were used…
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Ways of Remembering the Past in Words
We can learn from the past, but how do we remember it? Check out this chart describing different ways that people passed down history. Even before the invention of writing, people have felt the need to preserve the memory of past events for future generations. Because of what the past can teach us, these narratives, or stories, can help us…
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Weights and Measures in Ancient Israel
How did ancient Israelites determine amounts or weights? Learn about the biblical units of measurement, their modern equivalents, and their use in Scripture.Weights and measures in the original languages of the Bible are expressed in terms that are not easy for people today to visualize or understand. While every effort has been made to provide accurate modern equivalencies, it should…
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The Judges of Israel
Before Israel was ruled by a king, a series of judges controlled Israel. Check out this list of judges and their accomplishments. JUDGE YEARS OF SERVICE CHIEF ENEMY ACCOMPLISHMENTS SCRIPTURE PASSAGE Othniel 40 Northern Syria Helped Israel defeat King Cushan Rishathaim of Northern Syria and brought Israel forty years of peace. Judg 3.7-11 Ehud 80 Moabites and Amalekites Killed King…
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Dates in B.C. and A.D.
The modern dating system is based on the birth of Christ. Find out when this practice started and how it relates to the Christian calendar. The initials B.C. (an abbreviation for “Before Christ”) are applied to dates of events that occurred before the “Christian” (or Common) era. If the information Luke gives in his Gospel can be used as a…
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Covenants (Agreements)
In ancient times, individuals reached agreements by forming covenants. Covenants were also the means by which the Israelites related to God. Read about the significance of biblical covenants – from God’s first covenant with Abraham to the new covenant spoken about in the prophets.The Bible often speaks of agreements, pacts, alliances, or treaties between individuals or groups of equal or…
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