The Septuagint
This article looks at the Septuagint, the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, and gives possible answers as to when, where and why it was produced, and by whom.
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Posted by Marg | May 25, 2013 | Church History, Early Jewish History
This article looks at the Septuagint, the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, and gives possible answers as to when, where and why it was produced, and by whom.
Read MorePosted by Marg | May 15, 2013 | All Posts on Equality, Bible Women, Christian Living, Early Jewish History, Jesus and Women
Mary and Martha of Bethany are well-known Bible figures. The two sisters seem to have had different temperaments, and their characters are often polarized in the retelling of their story in the gospels. What is the background of these women, their faith, their situation?
Read MorePosted by Marg | May 8, 2013 | Early Jewish History
Before its destruction in 70 CE, the Jews in the Diaspora maintained ties with the temple in Jerusalem by sending gifts, tithes, and taxes. This article discusses this practice.
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