History & Facts During Jesus' Time

Fasting Among the Jews

December 11, 2019

Jews believe in personal prayer and may fast at any time when they feel the need. Certain holidays, including the Sabbath, are to be so full of joy that Jews...

Fasting Among the Jews

December 11, 2019

Jews believe in personal prayer and may fast at any time when they feel the need. Certain holidays, including the Sabbath, are to be so full of joy that Jews...

Ancient Samaria

December 5, 2019

Samaria at the time Jesus lived included cities and towns that were Greek and some that were Samaritan.

Ancient Samaria

December 5, 2019

Samaria at the time Jesus lived included cities and towns that were Greek and some that were Samaritan.

About John the Baptist

November 27, 2019

John was so important to God’s work that the angel Gabriel announced his pending birth and prophesied his greatness.

About John the Baptist

November 27, 2019

John was so important to God’s work that the angel Gabriel announced his pending birth and prophesied his greatness.

A Scarcity of Wood

November 26, 2019

Wood is scarce in Israel. Modern Israelis have planted millions of trees, but naturally, trees and wood have been very precious in the country.

A Scarcity of Wood

November 26, 2019

Wood is scarce in Israel. Modern Israelis have planted millions of trees, but naturally, trees and wood have been very precious in the country.

The Illegal Trial of Christ

October 24, 2019

Jesus' trial broke at least 18 of the Mosaic laws in place that were meant to protect the accused.

The Illegal Trial of Christ

October 24, 2019

Jesus' trial broke at least 18 of the Mosaic laws in place that were meant to protect the accused.

Welcome to Caiaphas' House

October 24, 2019

Caiaphas’ house was grand enough that a crowd gathered inside and in the courtyard to watch the illegal trial, including Peter, who had just denied Jesus.

Welcome to Caiaphas' House

October 24, 2019

Caiaphas’ house was grand enough that a crowd gathered inside and in the courtyard to watch the illegal trial, including Peter, who had just denied Jesus.