Bible history

Ancient Palestine has been the site of numerous wars for thousands of years. In the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age, it was the site of wars between the Philistines and the Israelites. Many of these wars are...

One of the most famous parts of the Nativity story—that is, the account of Jesus' birth—is that three wise men, also known as the three kings or the three Magi, came to visit the newly born Jesus while he...

A multitude of evidence shows that the Israelites were one of the peoples inhabiting Ancient Palestine, also known as Canaan. However, there is some controversy about how they arrived there. The traditional viewpoint, based on the Bible, is that...

For a long time, Ancient Israel was ruled by the Greeks. This dominion existed in the aftermath of Alexander the Great's grand conquests. One large successor to his domain, the Seleucid Empire, ruled over the Israelites from 200 to...

The Philistines were one of the most prominent nations inhabiting ancient Palestine. According to the Bible, they were constant enemies of the Israelites. However, there is an issue that has caused a lot of debate. The prevailing view today...

The most famous individual Philistine in history is undoubtedly Goliath. He was the warrior who appears in the Bible as the enemy of the Israelites in the time of David. As a youth, David famously challenged and killed Goliath....

Historically, several different nations have lived in Ancient Palestine. The most famous of these are undoubtedly the Israelites, due to their rich history as described in the Bible. However, they are not the only nation that lived in the...

One of the most famous nations associated with Ancient Israel in the Bible are the Philistines. Today, one of the most famous nations associated with that land are the Palestinians. Furthermore, the two nations share a similar name. For...

The story of Noah's Ark and the Genesis flood narrative is one of the most famous stories in the Bible, but what is the scientific perspective on this profound biblical story? According to scripture, God, who was displeased with mankind's...