In Conversation with W.M. Schniedewind, How the Bible became a Book. The Textualization of Ancient IsraelLet me start with an overview of several things I liked about the book. First, this book provides a useful overview of epigraphic evidence, much of which is little known by Biblical ...
There is an amazing tradition in Israel that on its Independence Day (May 15 this year), in Jerusalem they hold the finals of the competition of theChidon HaTanakh, (HEE-doan ha-ta-NAHK), theInternational Bible Quiz. (Chidonmeans “quiz.”) Jewish students from around the world compete...
1. WHAT DOES THE BIBLE PASSAGE SAY? Luke 1:28-30; 38: The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said ...
The deity of Jesus is the clear teaching of Scripture – that the long-awaited Messiah of Israel, who was born in Bethlehem of the virgin Mary, is Almighty God in a human body. The Apostle John teaches this truth in his Gospel: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with...
How Israel has missed the way - My brothers, from the bottom of my heart I long and pray to God that Israel may be saved! I know from experience what
Well, we’re nearing the end of our reading for the year. I pray that you are preparing to begin again in the coming year or perhaps you plan to make reading through the Bible your goal for the first time. Even if you have tried before and quit somewhere along the line, I want to...
Living Bible 73 How good God is to Israel—to those whose hearts are pure. 2 But as for me, I came so close to the edge of the cliff! My feet were slipping and I was almost gone. 3 For I was envious of the prosperity of the proud and wicked. 4 Yes, all through life their ...
How long did the Egyptian empire last? How long did the Greek empire last? Read on to find the answers and learn about the lifespan of 55 civilizations! How Long Does a Civilization Last? Recently, I was talking with a colleague at work, and I mentioned that civilizations usually only ...
I prayed, Lord, how would You define faith?A story came to mind in which Jesus had told someone, “Not even in Israel have I found such great faith.” What was it that Jesus had called “great faith”?I quickly looked up the passage in Luke 7 about the centurion who was willing ...
1. WHAT DOES THE BIBLE PASSAGE SAY? Luke 1:28-30; 38: The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said ...