Maybe the Nativity doesn't look quite like we think it does
Immediately upon ascending the throne of the Roman client kingdom of Judaea, Herod the Great took it upon himself to appoint whomever he chose to the office of High Priest. His fifth appointment, in roughly 21 BCE, was one Simon, Read More …
I recently watched a new YouTube video that briefly and quite inadequately discusses how we historically arrived at a December 25 birthday for Jesus of Nazareth.1 During the video, the host plays clips from a different video that challenges a Read More …
Author’s note: The above representation is technically incorrect as it shows the Woman Clothed with the Sun in darkness (and therefore clearly visible) above the horizon despite the sun not having set. This is a visual aid to help us Read More …
(23) Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, (24) Speak to the children of Israel, saying: In the seventh month, on the first {day} of the month, you shall have a Sabbath {rest}, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, a holy convocation. [Leviticus 23:23–24 Read More …