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
There are more copies of Bibles than any other book in the world. Read about how the Bible was passed down to us through countless generations over thousands of years. The Bible is like a small library that contains many books written by many authors. The word “Bible”… 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
Paul moved around. A lot. Read about the methods Paul used to travel during his journeys. By the time the apostle Paul and other early Christians began to take the good news about Jesus Christ to the far corners of the Roman Empire, the value of the Roman… 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
