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The History & Development of Archaeology
Archaeological finds have helped scholars understand the world in biblical times. Learn about how archaeology came about and why it is important to biblical scholarship.Serious study of the remains of the ancient Near East began around 1800 when Napoleon invaded Egypt, taking with him artists and scholars to study the culture of that ancient land. These specialists studied the ruins…
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From Joshua to the Exile: The People of Israel in the Promised Land
In Genesis God promised to give Abraham land for his descendents. Although it took hundreds of years, Abraham’s descendents finally returned to the land. Read about the important events that occurred while the Israelites occupied the Promised Land.Moses led the people of Israel in the desert for forty years after they escaped from slavery in Egypt. But when the people…
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How People Made a Living in the Time of Jesus
Peter fished. Matthew was a tax collector. Find out what other jobs were available in New Testament times. The Bible describes a wide range of cultures and lifestyles. The time from Abraham to the time of the early church spans a period of about two thousand years. How people made a living varied depending on when and where they lived.…
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People Of The Law: The Religion of Israel
People are often intimidated by laws. But in the Old Testament, the nation of Israel’s relation to God was based upon the law. It governed their religious practices, their government and the way they lived their daily lives. People Of The Law: The Religion of IsraelThe faith of Israel, now more commonly known as the Jewish faith, did not begin…
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Religions and Philosophies in Bible Times
Both the ancient Israelites and early Christians were surrounded by people with different religious beliefs and practices. Read about what these beliefs were and how they influenced God’s people. Religions and Philosophies in Bible Times Both the faith of Israel and the faith of the early Christians developed in cultural contexts rich in other religious traditions. The people of Israel…
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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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