History & Facts During Jesus' Time

What Was the Feast of Dedication?

What Was the Feast of Dedication?

Miraculously, the oil lasted for 8 days. Jews celebrate this miracle every year in December as the holiday of Hanukkah.

What Was the Feast of Dedication?

Miraculously, the oil lasted for 8 days. Jews celebrate this miracle every year in December as the holiday of Hanukkah.

What the Law of Moses Said about Leprosy

What the Law of Moses Said about Leprosy

On several occasions in the New Testament, we see Jesus healing lepers. Most people know that lepers were quarantined away from other people and that this was really difficult for...

What the Law of Moses Said about Leprosy

On several occasions in the New Testament, we see Jesus healing lepers. Most people know that lepers were quarantined away from other people and that this was really difficult for...

What Is a Synagogue?

What Is a Synagogue?

The word “synagogue” surprisingly comes from Greek, not Hebrew. It refers to gathering together in a group.

What Is a Synagogue?

The word “synagogue” surprisingly comes from Greek, not Hebrew. It refers to gathering together in a group.

Was there Corn in the Holy Land?

Was there Corn in the Holy Land?

There was no corn in the Holy Land at the time of Jesus. Scientists believe corn originated in Central Mexico about 7,000 years ago.

Was there Corn in the Holy Land?

There was no corn in the Holy Land at the time of Jesus. Scientists believe corn originated in Central Mexico about 7,000 years ago.

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The Judean Wilderness

The location of Jesus’ baptism was a tributary of the Jordan River near Jericho, just north of the Dead Sea.

The Judean Wilderness

The location of Jesus’ baptism was a tributary of the Jordan River near Jericho, just north of the Dead Sea.

Some Hidden Lessons in the Story of 12-Year-Old Jesus in Jerusalem

Some Hidden Lessons in the Story of 12-Year-Old...

Jesus was sinless. How often have we judged others for a missed appointment or bungled communication? It’s only human that we sometimes space on an event, leave a few minutes...

Some Hidden Lessons in the Story of 12-Year-Old...

Jesus was sinless. How often have we judged others for a missed appointment or bungled communication? It’s only human that we sometimes space on an event, leave a few minutes...