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Desiderius Erasmus prepared the first printed Greek New Testament, the Novum Instrumentum Omne, in 1516. The relationship between Desiderius Erasmus and the Textus Receptus is one of the most significant developments in the history of the Bible. Though Erasmus himself never used the term “Textus Receptus,” his work laid the essential foundation for what would later become known by that Read more...
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English Translation from HMDB: He was trained as a priest and developed into the most important (humanist) scholar of his time (Renaissance). He studied in Paris, stayed at the royal court in England and worked with printers in Venice and Basel. According to Erasmus, man must develop in three areas: cultural, religious and ethical. These aspects are discussed in his Read more...
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The Menno Monument stands as a significant tribute to Menno Simons, one of the most influential figures in the history of the Anabaptist movement. Located in the village of Witmarsum, where Menno Simons was born, the monument serves as a place of remembrance and reflection on a life devoted to faith, reform, and peaceful discipleship. Menno Simons was born in Read more...
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The historic buildings at Oude Boteringestraat 36-38 in Groningen represent one of the most significant architectural and judicial landmarks in the city’s past. Situated along one of Groningen’s oldest and most distinguished streets, this complex reflects centuries of civic life, legal authority, and urban development. The origins of the structure date back to the late medieval period. Parts of the Read more...
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Henry Allan “Harry” Ironside (October 14, 1876 – January 15, 1951) was a Canadian-American Bible teacher, preacher, theologian, pastor, and author who pastored Moody Church in Chicago from 1929 to 1948. Image Credit: Wikipedia contributors. Harry a. Ironside. 4 Feb. 2025, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_A._Ironside#/media/File:Harry_Ironside.jpg. Read more...
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From Wikipedia: Mary Mitchell Slessor (2 December 1848 – 13 January 1915) was a Scottish Presbyterian missionary to Nigeria. Once in Nigeria, Slessor learned Efik, one of the numerous local languages, then began teaching. Because of her understanding of the native language and her bold personality Slessor gained the trust and acceptance of the locals and was able to spread Christianity while promoting women’s rights and protecting Read more...
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Now home to Pyongyang University of Science & Technology, in 1931, the “Robert Jermain Thomas Memorial Church” was built near the spot where the namesake was killed in 1866. The Pyongyang Revival occurred in 1907 From Wikipedia: [3]“One government official named Pak Yong-Sik who took home some of the Bibles thrown onto the river bank, used them to Read more...
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The building is from the time of Herod – but the Cave was visited much earlier. The Cave of Machpelah stands among the most ancient and revered sites in the biblical world. Located in the historic city of Hebron, it is traditionally recognized as the burial place of the patriarchs and matriarchs of Israel—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, along with their Read more...
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Ride the https://jericho-cablecar.com/ Deuteronomy 34:3 And the south, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, unto Zoar. Joshua 6:1-27 Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and Read more...
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The history and legacy of the Dead Sea Scrolls rank among the most significant archaeological discoveries of the modern era. Unearthed in the mid-20th century near the shores of the Dead Sea, these ancient manuscripts have profoundly shaped our understanding of the Bible, early Judaism, and the world into which Christianity was born. The discovery began in 1947 when a Read more...
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Wikipedia: Omri is thought to have granted the Arameans the right to “make streets in Samaria” as a sign of submission (1 Kings 20:34). This probably meant permission was granted to the Aramean merchants to carry on their trade in the city. This would imply the existence of a considerable Aramean population, who called it Shamerain.[clarification needed][23] In 720 BCE, Samaria fell Read more...
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The ancient site of Shiloh holds a central place in the early religious history of Israel. Situated in the hill country of Ephraim, Shiloh served as the primary sanctuary of the Israelites during the period between the conquest of Canaan and the establishment of the monarchy. For several centuries, it was the spiritual heart of the nation, where worship, sacrifice, Read more...
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Has Joshua’s Altar at Mount Ebal been discovered? Israeli archaeologist Adam Zertal found an altar – but was it Joshua’s? From Wikipedia: The excavating archaeologist, Adam Zertal, believed that the site was the compound containing the biblical altar built by Joshua.[4][10] According to the Book of Joshua chapter 8, the Israelites under the leadership of Joshua had built an altar Read more...
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From DannyTheDigger: Today, there are almost no visible remains of biblical Bethel in Baytin. However, some exciting finds are at the summit of Mount Artas, 1 mile north of Baytin. Facing north is a big stone platform framed by a stone wall, forming a rectangular shape. By local tradition, Jeroboam’s temple stood here. Next to it, the Muslims erected a Read more...
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The Tomb of Joshua is a traditional site associated with the burial of Joshua, the successor of Moses and one of the most prominent leaders in the Old Testament. Though its identification rests on longstanding tradition rather than definitive archaeological evidence, the site has been revered for centuries by those who honor Joshua’s role in leading the Israelites into the Read more...
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The Tomb of Caleb is a site of longstanding tradition and quiet reverence, associated with Caleb, one of the most faithful figures in the Old Testament. Though not universally verified by archaeology, the site reflects centuries of belief linking it to the burial place of Caleb, a companion of Joshua and one of the twelve spies sent by Moses into Read more...
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From Wikipedia: The third holy structure in Kifl Haris, standing at some distance in the southwest of the town, is a large open shrine dedicated to Prophet Dhul-Nun, identified with Yunus (Jonah). Jews see in it the tomb of Nun, the father of Joshua. From Israel National News: We passed three hareidi-religious men, in their late twenties and early thirties, from Read more...
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The Inn of the Good Samaritan is a traditional site associated with one of the most well-known parables of Jesus Christ, found in the Gospel of Luke. Located along the ancient road between Jerusalem and Jericho, the site has long been linked to the story of the Good Samaritan, a teaching that has profoundly shaped Christian understanding of compassion and Read more...
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From The Gospel in Bonds The camp at Tabaga was surrounded by four thick, wooden stockade-like fences nearly fifteen feet high. Over each fence stretched several rows of barbed wire and another wire connected to the alarm system. Massive spirals of barbed wire lay between the first two fences. Armed guards with dogs patrolled the area between the last set Read more...
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Sierra Leone Heritage: Destined by his parents for a post in a merchant’s office in Jamaica, he was seized during a drunken orgy by a Naval Press Gang in 1743. His father instead of buying him out had him made midshipman. His bad behaviour soon caused him to be degraded to the forecastle and in 1744, he sailed as an Read more...