History & Facts During Jesus' Time

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Who Were the Publicans in the Time of Jesus?

Discover who the publicans were during the time of Jesus. Why they were despised by the Jews, and how Matthew’s story reveals Christ’s power to see beyond appearances.

Who Were the Publicans in the Time of Jesus?

Discover who the publicans were during the time of Jesus. Why they were despised by the Jews, and how Matthew’s story reveals Christ’s power to see beyond appearances.

What You Need to Know About Bethlehem

What You Need to Know About Bethlehem

In Hebrew, the word “Bethlehem” is Beit-Lehem, or “house of bread.” It is a suburb of Jerusalem and was a small town at the time Jesus was born.

What You Need to Know About Bethlehem

In Hebrew, the word “Bethlehem” is Beit-Lehem, or “house of bread.” It is a suburb of Jerusalem and was a small town at the time Jesus was born.

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...

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.

The Judean Wilderness

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.

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