As Christmas approaches, this is a good time of year to remember Jesus’ life on earth. Christmas celebrates Jesus’ birth, but we can also meditate on His life and .
During the time of Jesus, Judea was a province under the control of Rome. The Jewish people were not fond of their Roman overlords and tried multiple times to .
From the very beginnings of civilization, trade has been an important part of society. One person cannot easily produce everything that is needed for life. It is easier to .
As summer comes to a close, and the weather begins to cool slightly, it is a good time to think about spending time outdoors and roasting hot dogs and .
By Joshua Ake “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world” (Luke 2:1). When Luke writes this passage, .
by Devin M. Esch Period Summary: Middle Bronze Age II The Middle Bronze Age II (henceforth called MB II) was a period of wealth, self governance, and general flourishing .
by Devin M. Esch The Land Between has five major gateways that determine the flow of traders, people groups, and armies throughout the land. Examples of these gateways include .
Biblical coin of Herod Agrippa minted Year 42 AD in Jerusalem Small bronze coin was minted in the sixth regnal year of Herod Agrippa I, and was minted only .
As early cultures developed, the desire to trade goods led to the need for some kind of currency. Merchants assigned standard values to goods and required payment in precious .