Bible
History
In What Year Was Jesus Really Born?
The birth of Jesus Christ has been used for centuries to mark our years. Events are dated a certain number of years before or after his birth. However, many people these days are familiar with the fact that the...
History
What Did Jesus Really Look Like?
What did Jesus really look like? For many people, that question is extremely controversial. Since Jesus is important to billions of people around the world, it makes sense that many people have a tendency to imagine he looked like...
Culture
Can Astronomy Explain the Biblical Star of Bethlehem?
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The wise men were likely accomplished astrologers, watching the stars for signs of a king’s birth. Technical terms used in the Bible’s description point to a real astronomical event that could explore the origin of the star of Bethlehem.
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Archaeology
Resting Place of Noah’s Ark May Finally Have Been Found
A team of archaeologists think that they are closer to confirming the supposed final resting place of Noah's Ark after excavating a geological formation in Turkey.
The Mount Ararat and Noah's Ark Research Team is comprised of three Turkish and...
History
The Controversy Over Whether the Israelites Really Conquered Canaan
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...
History
Did Goliath the Philistine Really Exist?
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....
History
Which Nations Lived in Ancient Palestine?
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...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Philistines Were Likely of Greek Origin, DNA Study Shows
Philistines were very likely of Greek origin, as a new DNA study traces the origins of the ancient villains in the Eastern Mediterranean
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Oracles vs Jewish Prophets
Scholars have often compared ancient Greek oracles with the writings of Jewish Prophets, with the differences being distinctive
History
The Connection Between Sumerian and Bible Creation Stories
The most famous account of creation is undoubtedly the one contained in the first two chapters of Genesis. However, many other creation stories exist from all around the world. A few of them were even written in the Late...