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Alexandria
Alexandria was a major center of learning and Jewish scholarship. Read more about this ancient city and its influence on the Hellenized world. At the height of the Roman Empire, Alexandria in Egypt was the largest city in the empire after Rome. Its population of close to one million people included native Egyptians, Macedonians, Greeks, Persians, and Jews. Its strategic…
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Assyria controlled a powerful army known for its cruelty. Eventually the Assyrian army defeated the northern kingdom of Israel. Find out more here. Does Assyria have a link to the conflict going on today? Take a look back in time and see where this ancient land fits into the puzzle.Ancient Assyria was located north of Babylonia in the valley between…
READ MOREEgypt
From the Israelite’s exodus to Joseph and Mary’s flight from Herod the Great, Egypt has been an important factor in biblical history. Find out more about this country and its role in the Bible. Why was Egypt such a significant country during biblical times? How does that fact affect us today? Read more to find out. Egypt is located at…
READ MORESlaves and Servants in the Time of Jesus – History and Culture
What was slavery like in Jesus’ time? Could slaves ever earn their freedom? Read more to find out. The word in the New Testament usually translated as “servant” actually means “slave,” and referred to someone who was owned or controlled by someone else, not just a servant hired to do a certain job. Some slaves performed menial household tasks. Others,…
READ MOREReligion in the Roman World
At the time of the New Testament, most people in the Roman Empire worshiped a variety of Roman gods, including the emperor. Learn about the religious context that was in place during the early church era. At the time Christianity was beginning to spread throughout the Roman Empire, most Romans believed that there were many gods and goddesses who were…
READ MOREHistory Writing in Ancient Times
Stories have been passed down from generation to generation for thousands of years, but sometimes they have been passed down in different formats. Read about how history has been handed down through the centuries. If you have ever listened with fascination as older relatives spoke about their lives, you understand the delight people feel hearing stories about their past. Before…
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