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Oct 2, 2014 · A family member asked me for a brief list of major regions in the biblical world that are mentioned in the news today by other names. Since most Bible dictionaries do not have entries for the modern names, this list is intended to bridge that gap.
Oct 28, 2023 · Explore a fascinating trip through history and time as we reveal the locations mentioned in the Bible’s early chapters and their modern names. These regions have tales that have influenced...
Many place names in the Land of Israel, Holy Land and Palestine are Arabised forms of ancient Hebrew and Canaanite place-names used during biblical times [1] [2] [3] or later Aramaic or Greek formations.
According to Luke 7:1–10 and Matthew 8:5, this is also the place where Jesus healed the servant of a Roman centurion who had asked for his help. Capernaum is the location of the healing of the paralytic lowered by friends through the roof to reach Jesus, as described in Mark 2:1–12 and Luke 5:17–26.
The textual evidence shows that the MSS preserve three variant spellings of the name in each gospel. The best text in Matthew reads “Gadarenes,” in Mark and Luke it reads “Gerasenes,” whereas some MSS preserve “Gergesenes” and “Gergustenes” (cf. Gadara).
Mar 19, 2019 · Explore 10 Biblical Sites: Photos. These tantalizing archaeological finds may—or may not—offer material evidence of ancient locations, characters and stories written about in the Bible. By ...
May 6, 2024 · The Canaanites, as depicted in the Hebrew Bible, emerge not only as theological adversaries but also as people whose real historical context is often overshadowed by the narratives imposed upon them.
