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Herod, Mean and NastyAll kinds of people took part in the first Christmas over 2000 years ago. This essay talks about Herod's role.
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Bible Characters: HerodAn analysis of what we know about the man behind the Bethlehem Massacre.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 12:20-25: Death of King Herod AgrippaActs 12:20-25 describes the dramatic death of King Herod Agrippa, a known persecutor and murderer of Christians. In this article I briefly compare the Bible description of his death to the Jewish historian Josephus' account.
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Jesus (Yeshua Bin Netzarim) Before Pilate and HerodUsing extrabiblical historic sources and conjecture, a different, more comprehensive view of how Pilate and Herod might have interacted with Yeshua (Jesus) leading up to the crucifixion.
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Jesus Before Herod - an Installment in My Passion SeriesJesus (Yeshua bin Netzarim) at Herod's house after Pilate discovers he's from Galilee.
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Characters of Christmas: Herod the GreatAs it turned out, he wasn't so great after all.
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Ancient Tomb of King Herod "Found""If the find is confirmed, this will rank as a major archaeological discovery". according to BBC Jerusalem correspondent Tim Franks -
John the Baptist is Beheaded in Prison and Peter Walks on the WaterHerod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus and thought he was John the Baptist raised from the dead. Herod bound John and put him in prison for He-ro'di-as' sake.
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The Trial of Jesus (Yeshua)the trial before the High Priest and body of elders, Pilate and Herod
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The Wisemen of Christmas: Part ThreeIt would seem the Magi were purposefully showing disrespect to Herod. To arrive in Jerusalem and ignore the king would be a glaring breach of etiquette. -
Intertestamental JudaismAn era shaped by the influx of outside powers and the infusion of a new philosophy clothed in the garments of Hellenism, the Intertestamental Period was an age of dramatic change for the Jewish people.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 12:2-19: Peter's Miraculous Escape from PrisonIn Acts 12:2-19 we read about the death of Saint James, and the arrest and miraculous escape of Saint Peter from King Herod Agrippa I's prison. This is a famous story, immortalized by such famous painters as Raphael.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 12:1: All the Herods of the BibleActs 12 describes Saint Peter's miraculous escape from prison during the reign of King Herod. In this article I talk about all the Herods of the Bible so we can understand which Herod is persecuting the Christians at this time.
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Chimp's Owner Not Held Accountable for Attack on Charla NashThe state of Connecticut will not seek charges against Sandra Herod, owner of the chimp that attacked and mauled Charla Nash.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 25:13-27: Paul, Festus, and King AgrippaIn previous verses Paul was arrested and has stood trial before two Roman governors, Felix and Festus. In Acts 25:13-27 Festus consults King Herod Agrippa to see what to do with Paul after Paul appeals to Caesar (as was his right was a Roman citizen).
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 26:1-11: Paul's TestimonyPaul has been arrested and brought before two Roman governors, first Felix, then Festus. In Acts 26:1-11 he now speaks before King Herod Agrippa and his wife Bernice. In these verses Paul describes what his life was like before he accepted Christ.
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Beowulf: The Raw, Hard Truth of the MatterBeowulf wasn't a cinematic achievement, it didn't propel movie making anywhere, it accomplished very little technically, and in all should not be treated as anything more than a pretty enjoyable movie. -
The Toys ChristmasA short easy to produce childrens Christmas pagent
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A Gospel Study: How Politics Made it Easy to Manipulate CaiaphasCaiaphas was the high priest of Judea - and so was Annas. This was a big Mosaic problem.
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Christian Party Planner for October PartiesReligious and Christian themed party with games and activities for an October event that avoids the Halloween mentality. Includes games, costumes, decorations, activities and service opportunities. -
Bible Stories that Are Only Found in the Gospel of MatthewAll of the gospels are about the same person, place and time so it may be difficult to remember which gospel certain things took place in. These are the stories that take place only in Matthew.
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Seven Daysany people ask the question of the earth's age.
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The Consistency of Theme in Sukkot, Chanukhah and ChristmasThis article explores how Sukkot, Chanukhah and Christmas share in common the theme of Messiah's coming.
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Common Christian Myths About ChristmasThink you know the Christmas story, the real Christmas story? Check your sources and think again!
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An Analysis of Poe's The Masque of the Red DeathAlthough the "Red Death" seems to have many interpretations, few account for the cohesive strength that is present. When the sentences are carefully considered, we find another story there - and it is magic.
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Christmas Myth: Jesus was Born on December 25, 1 A.DJesus was not born when we celebrate his birth. Here's some information on the issue.
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Jesus was a Rich Man: Analyzing Jesus' Financial WealthThe prosperity gospel has made a comeback now the excessively rich evangelists are popular, and they claim Jesus as their model, saying Jesus was rich and popular (despite any biblical evidence)
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The People Who Missed ChristmasThis article depicts the characters who missed christmas
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My Sister Arachne Saves JesusArachne was immortalized in Diego Velazquez painting "The Spinners." -
Rosemary, Not Just Another Herb, the Herb of RemembranceBefore too much longer you will be seeing Rosemary plants everywhere.
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Works of the Flesh: EnmitiesConsidering the works of the flesh in Galatians 5.
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How the Gospel of Matthew Cites Prophecy in the Birth NarrativesOftentimes when reading the gospels it is easy to become confused when the writer(s) cites something from the Old Testament to demonstrate "fulfillment" of a passage. It need not be the case.
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Dating the Life of JesusUsing the Scriptures and historical information to reconstruct a possible chronology of the life of Jesus.
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Dating the Early ChurchUsing the Scriptures and historical information to reconstruct a likely chronology of Acts 1-18.
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7 Questions You Must Ask Yourself Before Dying, Part IIDo you ignore the truth to validate your immoral behavior? Think about it for a moment. How convenient is it to continue indecent behavior without thinking about the consequences of breaking the commandments that your Creator established.
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Revealing Mysteries of the Bible - The King James VersionHow the King James Version of the Bible was introduced to the World. Overview of the breakdown of the King James Version both Old Testament and New Testament. -
The Spear of DestinyAccording to John's account, blood and water flowed from the wound; according to legend, some of the fluids splashed onto the soldier's eyes, immediately repairing his failing vision.
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Understanding the Gospels - John the Baptist in PrisonWas Jesus moving to show solidarity with John, or making a strategic retreat? This article briefly describes the geographical context of Matthew 4:12-13. -
The As-Sharif Archaeological Double StandardThere's a grand double standard in Jerusalem - and it involves the archaeological treatment of the Temple Mount. -
Baby Killers!Article not for the squeamish.
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