Author: Tim Keyes

By the Mouth of Two Witnesses

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The “morning” observation took place during the darkness before sunrise and then continued until the sun’s brightness occluded most other celestial objects. The “evening” observation worked in reverse. It began with the sun still above the horizon when most other celestial objects were still “invisible,” until the sun set enough for twilight to begin and these other celestial objects to start to become visible. Read More …

Paulus Orosius: History Against the Pagans

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The “taxation” or “census” mentioned in Luke 2:1 provides a huge key that unlocks certain portions of the mystery surrounding the birth of Jesus—in particular, the correct date when he was born. But there are also some common misconceptions regarding this verse, usually based on a muddled translation. Read More …