Many people want to live forever. One metaphorical way to live forever is to gain lasting fame. Many people aspire to fame in their lifetimes, but those names that have persisted throughout the ages have […]
Greece was not the last western influence on Israel, and another, more powerful empire came out of the central Mediterranean. This empire was Rome, and there was quite a bit of contention between the Romans […]
Our journey continues in time, and now Alexander the Great will come onto the scene. Alexander had a huge impact on the world at the time, and it is no different for Judaism and the […]
At this point in our history series, we have traced the Patriarchy, the Israelites’ time in Egypt, their Exodus, and the rise of the United Monarchy and the eventual split. From here, we pick up with […]
In Egypt Last time we left off, we were discussing the Patriarchy of Judaism. The next chunk of history occurs while the Israelites are in Egypt. Egypt was, as mentioned, a powerful center of commerce […]
The Origins of Judaism and the Abrahamic Religions The Abrahamic religions are the religions that originated with the Patriarch Abraham. They are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and they have had a profound effect on world […]
First there was the Renaissance, when old Greco-Roman traditions, ideals, art, and culture returned to Europe after a millennium of the Dark Ages. Then came the Age of Reason, where science continued to muster support […]
The Great Awakenings triggered a shift in Protestant practices from an intellectual discourse on theological issues to a religion charged with emotion and personal experience. While the First Great Awakening began in the 18th century, […]
Yes it is! Reading your Bible daily not just assists you in growing in your faith and walking with Christ, yet will be an incredible source of encouragement all throughout your day. Though it may […]
You always see those posts about “5 things you should see – number 4 will BLOW YOUR MIND”. Well, yes, I am going to do it too. But I think these are all important and will […]
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