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Jul 16, 2012 · These games were in honor of the Greek god Poseidon (the Roman counterpart was Neptune), the “earthshaking god of the sea”. The most prominent building at Isthmia was a temple dedicated to Poseidon. There was also a stadium, theater and hippodrome used for the athletic competitions.
Dec 21, 2011 · Although the Bible contains references to sports (2 Samuel 2:14-16) along with allusions to children’s entertainment (Isaiah 11:8; Zechariah 8:5), it is silent as to the nature of these games. Archaeology provides the most valuable information on games and athletics in the ancient world.
Dec 21, 2021 · The Bible does not mention any specific games at all, with one possible exception. And here we're defining "games" not just as board games, but also leisure activities such as hide-and-seek or other children's games.
- The Discipline of The Athletes
- Understanding Paul’s References
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The Olympic and Isthmian Games were not designed for the casual runner. It was not intended as an outlet for recreation. Competitors in the Olympic Games, for example, were required to swear that they had trained diligently for at least 10 months. Whether it was Epictetus, Seneca, Plutarch, or Marcus Aurelius, using athletics as an analogy for life...
Once the Bible is read through the lens of “athletics,” the metaphor is found often in Paul’s writings (it is not found at all in the Gospels). Paul, as a Jew that understood the Hellenistic culture, was familiar with the Greek games – both in Olympia and Isthmia. Perhaps one of his favorite metaphors was that of the runner (1 Corinthians 9:24, 2 T...
Two reoccurring themes appear when studying the Greek athlete: self-discipline and purpose. Both themes were readily apparent to Paul and his usage of the metaphor. If the child of God is going to receive from the Judge a victor’s crown, he must exercise temperance, self-discipline, and control. Further, he must understand the nature of his course....
Aug 19, 2013 · While the Early Bronze Age tokens are the earliest-known example of ancient games, archaeologists have uncovered evidence of ancient games from Bronze Age sites from Europe and Egypt to the Indus Valley. In the Archaeology Odyssey article “Origins: Let the Games Begin,” Yale Assyriologist William W. Hallo wrote:
The New Testament uses a number of athletic metaphors in discussing Christianity, especially in the Pauline epistles and the Epistle to the Hebrews. Such metaphors also appear in the writings of contemporary philosophers, such as Epictetus and Philo, [2] drawing on the tradition of the Olympic Games, [3] and this may have influenced New ...
17 Bible Verses about games. Most Relevant Verses. 1 Corinthians 9:24-26. Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things.
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