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Was Belshazzar ever mentioned in history?
Belshazzar One of the great mysteries to Bible scholars through the centuries has been the identity of Belshazzar. Until the 19th century, no mention in ancient records to such a…
How was Antiochus IV (Epiphanes) a threat to the Jews?
Antiochus IV (Epiphanes), the Hellenistic king of the Seleucid Empire, reigned from 175 to 164/163 B.C. He was a son of King Antiochus III the Great. Antiochus’ often odd and…
What was the background of Nebuchadnezzar’s kingdom?
Nebuchadnezzar’s Kingdom Nebuchadnezzar’s kingdom and reign had an ancient and volatile history. It had been under the control of various peoples and empires. According to the book of Genesis, the…
When was the second temple built? And How long did it take?
Cyrus the Great of the Achaemenid Empire became king in 559 BCE. He gave permission to the rebuilding of the city of Jerusalem and the Temple. When the Jewish exiles…
Who was Gallio that is mentioned in Acts 18?
Birth and name Gallio was born in Corduba (Cordova) in c. 5 BC. His original name was Marcus Annaeus Novatus. But after getting adopted by a wealthy rhetorician Roman called…
Who was King Agrippa II?
Herod Agrippa II was the eighth and last ruler of the Herodian dynasty. He was the fifth of the Herodians to hold the title of king, He ruled over lands…
If God loves the nation of Israel, why did He allow the Holocaust?
The genocide of Jewish people, as well as others, during the Holocaust is one of the most terrible crimes ever committed against humanity. Hitler and his Nazi regime committed murder…
Who was Herod Agrippa I in the Bible?
Historical background Herod Agrippa I was one of the Roman rulers over Israel from the Herod dynasty and he ruled Judea from AD 41 to 44. He was the son…
What was the historical background of Paul?
Direct information about the historical background of Paul are rare, but indirect references provide clues about his early life. Paul mentions his mother in Galatians 1:15. And we know from…
What does AD stand for?
AD stands for the Latin phrase: Anno Domini, the year of our lord. It is used to indicate which part of the timeline is being dated on the Gregorian calendar…