Some of the stories and themes of the Bible are similar to the traditions and events of other religions. We will look at some points to explore this. Discussing this is a complex process because we are dealing with different traditions of different religions. We will look at different angles and compare different stories in…
Did you know Philip is also known as “Philip the Evangelist”? Philip is not only one of the disciples of Jesus but also one of his close friends. He was the person who brought the message of Christianity to the people until his death. It is also known as “Philip the Evangelist”. He was given…
Did you know that Ruth was a non-Jewish woman and those people worshiped Chemosh, the goddess of Moab? Ruth was a non-Jewish woman, yet God gave her great status and her name appears in the Bible. Ruth was the woman who was faithful to her mother-in-law and left her religion and began to believe in…
Do you know that Solomon knew not only the nature of humans but also the nature of plants and animals? Yes, Solomon was a person who was blessed by God with a lot of wisdom and this wisdom was not limited to humans, but Solomon also knew about the nature of plants and animals. He…
It is a bit difficult to estimate how old the Bible is, because it was written in different periods. The Bible is basically a very old religious book and it is believed by Christians as well as Jews and other religions and for them it is a holy book. The Origin of The Bible The…
The Bible is a holy book and in culture it is known by different names or based on different titles that help to explain its holy teachings. These names are meant to convey the depths of the Bible. Historical background The Bible has been called by different names in different eras that reflect the cultural…
Did you know that Joshua blocked the sun to keep the day from setting? Joshua did this because he was once at war with the Amalekites. They were running away from the battlefield while Joshua wanted to defeat them in battle. It was necessary for him to have the sun because in darkness this victory…
Did you know the Pharaoh Mummy is present in the Cairo Museum with some evidence? In 1881, a mummy was discovered and it was the mummy of Pharaoh who was the enemy of Moses. His body is covered with salt. Scientists proved that his death was caused by drowning in salted water. This scientific statement…
Introduction of Esther Esther was a very beautiful woman. She was a Jewish queen. Her original name was Hadassah, but when she went to the royal palace, her name was changed to Esther. Esther was very young when her parents died, so she lived with her uncle whose name was Mordecai. He belonged to the…
Why did Mary drop precious perfume on Jesus’ feet before he died? Mary loved him so much that she poured expensive perfume on Jesus’ feet and wiped it with her hair to express her love. One of the disciples of Jesus, whose name was Judas, became angry and said, “What was the need to waste…
Introduction of Caleb Caleb was a very brave man. He was known as an important person because of his bravery. He belonged to a tribe called Judah and was the leader of the Israelites. Because of Caleb’s bravery and faith, he was chosen to be a spy. The spy was to visit the land of…
Bible’s Name: Brief History The “Bible” is a very old word and it has many meanings in history. It comes from the Greek word “biblia” meaning books. In my opinion, the word Bible which came from Bibles is perfect in this sense because the Bible is not just a book; it has many stories, many…