Great turmoil followed the death of Gideon. Although he refused the title of king, he ruled as if he was one. He even named one of his sons Abimelech, which translates to “My father is king.” The question was: “Who among his legitimate seventy sons would be his successor?” What would come of Gideon’s legacy? Judges chapter 9 answers.
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During Joshua’s time and that of the tribal elders, Israel was dedicated to Yahweh. Not so for the next generation. They abandoned their God and forgot their history. Perhaps they were tired of war. It made sense to coexist rather than fight. They began to worship Asherah the queen of heaven and confuse Baal with Yahweh. Canaanite rituals replaced or supplemented Levitical requirements. All was good in the short-term. There was peace. Not for long. The true God withdrew his support and protection, and this lead to a downward spiral of oppressions and rescue. This article focuses on first three of these episodes.
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Let’s suppose that we just finished reading through the book of Joshua. The book of Judges is next. But then, confusion follows. The tribal allotments were allocated. Joshua was successful. Only cleanup operations remain. But no! This is not what we encounter. What is going on? What is the author trying to convey?
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What writing methods were available to Moses at the time of the Exodus? Did he have the skillset to be able to compose a text as complex as the Torah? This is the first in a series of articles that explores how the first five books of the Bible came to be.
What Did Moses Write? Read More »
There are reports in medical journals that seemingly verify examples of reincarnation. If true, would these refute Christianity? This post addresses this question.
Does Reincarnation Refute Christianity? Read More »