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2,000-year-old 'Pilgrim's Path' opens in Jerusalem
10+ hour, 51+ min ago (487+ words) An ancient road built in the days of Jesus that led from the'Pool of Siloam up to the Jerusalem Temple Mount has been opened to the public for the first time. The so-called "Pilgrim's Path" is believed to have been…...
Lessons on power, leadership and slavery from Exodus 3:14
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1185+ words) Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on power, leadership and slavery in Exodus 3:14. The terms "I will be" and YHVH are linguistically related, from the Hebrew verb "to be" or "to become". YHVH is therefore a verb rather…...
Life and death at the end of Genesis
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (1355+ words) Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster offers her insights into the final chapters of Genesis. It is the turn of the year in many different ways. Days get longer. Nights get shorter. And the weather is freezing! And this…...
Who were all the Herods in the New Testament?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (893+ words) When you read the New Testament, you often come across the name Herod. There were different rulers called Herod who formed part of the background history of Jesus and the New Testament. This is the story " King Herod the Great…...
The mystery of the Wise Men
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (481+ words) What was the Star? How many Wise Men were there? Our term "wise men" was coined by Tyndale to translate "Magi". It is just in the plural, but we do not know exactly how many of them there were, or…...
Australian church leaders stand in solidarity with Jewish community after Bondi Beach terrorist attack
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (555+ words) Two gunmen opened fire on a group of Jews as they celebrated the first day of Chanukah - the traditional Jewish 'festival of lights' also known as Hanukkah." The gunmen have been named as Sajid Akram, 50, and his son, Naveed, 24. Sajid…...
Who was the historical King Herod?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (585+ words) End of the Davidic Dynasty In the Old Testament the Kingdom of Israel the stories of the kings and queens of Israel and Judah are told in the first and second book of Kings. The last king of Judah descended…...
Ancient wall with possible King Herod link uncovered in Jerusalem
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (523+ words) Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered part of the ancient city walls in Jerusalem. The section dates back to the 2nd century BC, and was likely built following the famous revolt of the Maccabees against the Seleucids. Described as being one of…...
Archbishop of York denounces Israel's 'genocidal acts"
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (715+ words) The Archbishop of York has joined a growing chorus of experts and activists who claim that Israeli actions in Gaza have a genocidal dimension. The Chief Rabbi has strongly criticised his words on what is a contentious issue within Christianity....
Evangelicals consider AI’s role in the Great Commission
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (710+ words) Under its new research division, LIGHT, the movement is examining both the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities presented by the rapid rise of AI in the Church and everyday life " from communication and learning, to ministry, theology and pastoral care. "AI…...