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Methods of Travel
Even without planes or trains, travelers in biblical times had options. Find out what their options were and the benefits of each option.Donkeys are mentioned in the Bible as an early means of transportation (Exod 4.20). Balaam, the prophet, rode a donkey (Num 22.22-35). And the “humble king” mentioned in Zechariah's prophecy is described as riding a donkey (Zech 9.9).…
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Water Travel
In biblical times, water travel was often the fastest option. Check out the different types of water travel used in biblical times. Rafts, Boats, and ShipsSmall rafts made from logs and dugout canoes were the first boats used for traveling and fishing along the Mediterranean coast. Few trees existed along the Nile River in Egypt, so ancient people made rafts…
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Special Reasons for Travel
Traveling in biblical times wasn’t easy and it was often dangerous. This article explains some of the reasons people risked travel. Holy TravelThe people of Israel traveled to special holy places such as Shiloh, Dan, Bethel, and Jerusalem to worship and celebrate religious festivals (1 Sam 1; 1 Kgs 12.26-33; 2 Kgs 10.18-24; Amos 5.4,5). Joshua called the people of…
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Samaritans
Family feuds are always messy. The Samaritans were related to the Jews, but they had distinct beliefs that separated them from mainstream Judaism. Another group mentioned a few times in the New Testament is the Samaritans. The ancestors of the Samaritans came from the ten Israelite tribes that rebelled against King Solomon's son Rehoboam and formed a separate kingdom known as…
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Unearthing the Past
Sometimes the truth is buried—literally. But as archaeologists sift through the deserted remnants of the past, they often have rediscovered truth attested to in the Bible.Archaeology has helped to confirm some of the events reported in the Bible. Although it cannot “prove” every detail found in the Bible (since the Bible was written thousands of years ago), many archaeological excavations…
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Learning About How People Lived
What was the average height of men in New Testament times? What kind of coins were used during the period of the exile? Archaeology helps us learn about daily life in biblical times.Some archaeological finds provide us with information on what life was like in biblical times in the ancient world. We have glimpses of how the royal and military…
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