The above etching is a depiction of Baruch writing Jeremiah’s prophecies (Jeremiah 36:4). This and some other artwork used throughout this book was created by Gustave Dore, a French artist, printmaker, illustrator, comics artist, caricaturist, and sculptor who worked primarily with wood-engraving and lived from 1832-1883. [ If you haven't read the Introduction, here it… Continue reading The Ax and the Ox – Chapter 1 – Word
What our highly educated world would formerly call impossible before this week will now just have to be called rare. Next time you read about something you think is impossible, consider this story. National geographic will point out this man wasn't swallowed, he was only "engulfed," as if that mattered -- A whale put a… Continue reading Man engulfed by whale, and spit out 30 seconds later. June 2021
We have to reconcile Acts 9 with what Paul himself says he did in Galatians 1 after his conversion. Luke says Paul "immediately" began preaching in Damascus after his conversion. Paul says he went "at once" to Arabia and then to Damascus. As T. George writes, "How could Paul have “at once” both preached in Damascus and… Continue reading After Conversion, Did Paul Immediately Begin His Ministry or Go to Arabia?
Non-Christian scholars agree this parchment was written in the 1st century BC. This is a copy of Isaiah (originally written sometime around 700 BC based on its references to historical events). It even confirms the accuracy of later copies. Whatever it means for us all, like we know fossils are old, this document was written… Continue reading The Great Isaiah Scroll
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