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Jerusalem as depicted on the sixth-century CE Madaba mosaic map. Photo by Glenn Corbett

Jan 21

Cities in the Bible

When we read the Bible, it is easy for our modern conceptions of words to influence how we understand the text. A perfect example is […]

Jan 13

What Is God’s Name?

By: John Drummond

If you regularly read Bible History Daily posts, Biblical Archaeology Review articles, or are a fan of biblical history in general, you’ve probably come across […]

Jan 13

Who Is Satan?

By: John Drummond

Does our modern conception of Satan have any resemblance to the devil in the Bible? Just who is Satan?

“The Spill of Paul” by Italian painter Parmigianino. Credit: Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Bilddatenbank {{PD-US-expired}}

Jan 6

When Did Saul Become Paul?

By: John Drummond

It is arguable that other than Jesus himself, no one has been more influential on the development of Christianity than the apostle Paul. One can […]

“Animals Entering the Ark” tapestry from the Wawel Royal National Art Collection, Brussels (public domain)

Dec 23

Who Was Noah’s Wife?

By: John Drummond

Eve, Sarah, Rebecca, Leah, and Rachel—the names of biblical matriarchs such as these have lived on long after they were first written down more than […]

Credit: Public Domain  Caption: Jesus carries water in a cloth to Mary. Depicted in the 14th-century Gospel translation Klosterneuburger Evangelienwerk.

Dec 12

The Prequel Gospels

By: John Drummond

Among other things, the Christmas season is often synonymous with movies and television specials. Sprinkled among the plethora of Christmas classics, one is sure to […]

Divine Love Conquering Earthly Love by Giovanni Baglione. Public Domain.

Nov 27

The Nephilim and the Sons of God

By: John Drummond

Sandwiched between the genealogies of Adam’s descendants and the tale of Noah’s flood are a few enigmatic verses that leave many of us scratching our […]

A coin depicting Antiochus IV Epiphanes, minted ca. 173/2-164 B.C.E. On the obverse (front) side, he is shown wearing a diadem. Credit: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

Nov 15

Antiochus Epiphanes—The Bible’s Most Notoriously Forgotten Villain

By: John Drummond

Many names come to mind when someone mentions the great “villains” of the Bible. Some are foreign powers, like the Pharaoh of the Exodus or […]

A portion of The School of Athens by Raphael (1509–1511), Public Domain.

Nov 5

Public Trials in the Letter of James

By: John Drummond

The Letter of James is one of the most overlooked books in the New Testament. With its unique outlook, style, and social justice message, it […]

A mosaic from the Abbey of the Dormition in Jerusalem depicting Miriam with her tambourine as she sings a song of victory

Oct 28

Who Was Miriam?

By: John Drummond

Who was Miriam the prophetess in the Bible? It sounds like a simple question with a simple answer—Miriam was Moses’s sister. But as is often […]

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