The Bible contains a wide array of literature, including love songs and apocalyptic visions. This tool gives a brief explanation of each genre that will give you a platform for understanding the Bible on your own. Most books fall into one particular category of literature or another. An… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
He is the most influential figure in history. Find out what the New Testament has to say about his life, death, and kingdom. “Jesus Christ” is a name that combines “Jesus,” the Greek form of a Hebrew name meaning “Yahweh (the Lord) will save” (Joshua), with “Christ,” the… Read More
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 Israel The faith of… Read More
Prophets are not just fortunetellers – they are God’s mouthpieces to his chosen people. Find out more about the role of prophets and prophecy in the New and Old Testaments. Prophets and Prophecy A prophet is someone who speaks God’s message. The message the… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
Even without planes or trains, travelers in biblical times had options. Find out what their options were and the benefits of each option. Donkeys are mentioned in the Bible as an early means of transportation (Exod 4.20). Balaam, the prophet, rode a donkey (Num 22.22-35). And the “humble king”… Read More
