History & Facts During Jesus' Time
John Created a Spectacle
So why were so many people attracted to John that they would make this kind of journey to hear him?
John Created a Spectacle
So why were so many people attracted to John that they would make this kind of journey to hear him?
Jews in Nazareth?
Some scholars have wondered why Mary and Joseph, both descendants from the tribe of Judah, were living in Nazareth in northern Israel. In ancient times after King Solomon died, the...
Jews in Nazareth?
Some scholars have wondered why Mary and Joseph, both descendants from the tribe of Judah, were living in Nazareth in northern Israel. In ancient times after King Solomon died, the...
How to Tell Time in the Bible
In the story of the nobleman whose son was dying, Christ healed the boy “at the seventh hour.” Other places in the Bible we see phrases like “the third watch.”...
How to Tell Time in the Bible
In the story of the nobleman whose son was dying, Christ healed the boy “at the seventh hour.” Other places in the Bible we see phrases like “the third watch.”...
Capernaum at the Time of Jesus
The Hebrew word kfar means “town.” Nahum is a man’s name and connotes “pleasant.” The two together create the name of the town Capernaum.
Capernaum at the Time of Jesus
The Hebrew word kfar means “town.” Nahum is a man’s name and connotes “pleasant.” The two together create the name of the town Capernaum.
Ancient Samaria
Samaria at the time Jesus lived included cities and towns that were Greek and some that were Samaritan.
Ancient Samaria
Samaria at the time Jesus lived included cities and towns that were Greek and some that were Samaritan.
How Many Languages Did Jesus Speak?
In Acts 2 of the Bible we see the apostles speak in many tongues in order to preach the gospel to pilgrims from many nations. They were in Jerusalem for...
How Many Languages Did Jesus Speak?
In Acts 2 of the Bible we see the apostles speak in many tongues in order to preach the gospel to pilgrims from many nations. They were in Jerusalem for...