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Miracles, Magic, and Medicine
How are miracles different from magic? What role does medicine play in magic? Find out here. The Bible is a book of faith, telling the story of how God acted in history to protect and save humankind. Miracles are an important part of that story. God's actions in miracles on behalf of the faithful are contrasted with the situation of…
READ MOREThe History & Development of Archaeology
Archaeological finds have helped scholars understand the world in biblical times. Learn about how archaeology came about and why it is important to biblical scholarship.Serious study of the remains of the ancient Near East began around 1800 when Napoleon invaded Egypt, taking with him artists and scholars to study the culture of that ancient land. These specialists studied the ruins…
READ MOREAfter the Exile: God’s People Return to Judea
When the Jews returned to their homeland after the exile things changed. Find out about the factors that influenced the Jews after they returned to Judea.In Babylon The Bible provides little information about the years in the sixth century B.C. when many of the Israelite people lived in exile in Babylonia. Though the people could no longer worship God in the temple in…
READ MOREDifferent Kinds of Literature in the Bible
The Bible contains a wide array of literature, including love songs and apocalyptic visions. This tool gives a brief explanation of each genre that will give you a platform for understanding the Bible on your own. Most books fall into one particular category of literature or another. An instruction booklet for making something uses technical language. A novel will use some…
READ MOREFrom Joshua to the Exile: The People of Israel in the Promised Land
In Genesis God promised to give Abraham land for his descendents. Although it took hundreds of years, Abraham’s descendents finally returned to the land. Read about the important events that occurred while the Israelites occupied the Promised Land.Moses led the people of Israel in the desert for forty years after they escaped from slavery in Egypt. But when the people…
READ MOREHow People Made a Living in the Time of Jesus
Peter fished. Matthew was a tax collector. Find out what other jobs were available in New Testament times. The Bible describes a wide range of cultures and lifestyles. The time from Abraham to the time of the early church spans a period of about two thousand years. How people made a living varied depending on when and where they lived.…
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