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Ancient papyrus: Was Jesus Married? Don’t overlook this perspective…
Harvard professor Karen King is publishing her findings on an ancient papyrus that mentions Jesus’ “wife.” What to think? Here are four items that should shape our perspective. a) According to the New York Times article, “the provenance of the papyrus fragment … Continue reading
What was Israel’s ‘Capital’ Before the Monarchy?
Quick… off the top of your head, name 5 of the most important biblical cities. No doubt Jerusalem is on your list? Go ahead and stretch it to 10 important biblical cities. Perhaps your list has cities such as Bethlehem … Continue reading
A Message to Young People from the U.S. President
Gordan Franz of the Life and Land blog has posted an item about a message the President gave to young people in the U.S. It is not long. You should read it. H. Clay Trumbull, the editor of the Sunday School Times, … Continue reading
Posted in Bible comments, Social & Moral Issues
Tagged Bible comments, Gordan Franz, The President
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David fought Goliath next to Khirbet Qeiyafa
Everyone who excavated at Khirbet Qeiyafa had the privilege of enjoying a beautiful, daily view of the Elah Valley. The Elah Valley is most famous as the location of the David vs. Goliath story in 1 Samuel 17. In ancient … Continue reading
Posted in Bible comments, Biblical Archaeology, Israel, Short videos, travel
Tagged ancient sling, Azekah, Bible comments, Biblical Archaeology, David, Elah brook, Elah Fortress, Goliath, Khirbet Qeiyafa, Socoh, travel
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Video of an Ancient-Style Sling in Action
As a followup to my post on the famous biblical slinger David, here is a video of my wife’s cousin Brian Grubbs using a sling against a (thankfully) unpopulated target. Brian appears to be using smaller-sized stones than those excavated … Continue reading
David Was a Young Man of High Caliber
Slings were popular military weapons in ancient times, even in the centuries after Christ. Its most famous use is probably in the Bible account of David and Goliath. This encounter took place in the Elah Valley, where I am currently … Continue reading
Posted in Bible comments, Biblical Archaeology, Israel
Tagged ancient sling, Bible comments, Biblical Archaeology, Elah Fortress, Israel, Khirbet Qeiyafa
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Mythbusting Moses
Todd Bolen has posted on a subject I was looking into just a couple of weeks ago. I became curious that I could find no biblical reference to the Rope Around the High Priest’s Ankle.
Posted in Bible comments, Links to interesting stuff
Tagged Bible, Bible comments, Bible myths, Israel, Law of Moses, Links to interesting stuff
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Meetings in Barcelona – Update
Our visits with the church are going well. We meet each night for Bible study and stay around to visit, talk and know one another. On a busy weeknight it takes about 45 - 50 minutes for us to get … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelistic Work, Overseas trips, Spain
Tagged Bible comments, Evangelism, Reports, Spain, travel
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Backlash against churches over Prop 8
The people of California recently voted Proposition 8 into the state’s constitution, overturning the state Supreme Court’s ruling that legalized same-sex marriage. Reaction from the Left has been strong. Thousands of protesters have gathered against churches and Mormon temples known … Continue reading
Remarkable video of a flood in the Harod Valley, Israel
Israel is having its heaviest winter rains in 30 years. The good news is the rising water levels in the Sea of Galilee, the country’s principal reservoir. The bad news is the flooding that can come with heavy rainfall. Check … Continue reading →