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UNDERSTANDING THE CELEBRATION OF HANUKKAH (Part 1).

A Human Festival Celebrating Divine Miracle The fascinating and significant theme of celebrations in the Bible intertwines with its fundamental teachings. In this series of articles, we focus on the festival of Hanukkah, but before delving into it, it’s crucial...

INVOLUTION OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN THE MIDDLE AGES.

I will begin this article by exploring the behavior and lifestyle of Christians in the first century, as well as the changes they underwent during the Middle Ages. Firstly, it is crucial to understand that first-century Christianity experienced distortions over time....

ROME AND ITS HUMANOID GODS.

The Roman Empire, with its vast expansion across Europe, the Near East, and North Africa, left a profound mark on the modern Western world. A clear example of its enduring legacy is Roman Law, which continues to be studied in law universities worldwide. Despite its...

CHRISTIANS DON’T GET INVOLVED IN POLITICS.

A phrase I have heard not a few times, to which a couple of questions would not be amiss: Could it be that the apostles were unclear about what politics was? Could it be that today’s Christians have no idea what this term really means? It is interesting that in...

HOW DID THE SITUATION OF TODAY’S PALESTINE ARRIVE? (PART 8).

TWO DIFFERENT LIFE PERSPECTIVES Although various ethnic groups live in the most disputed land today, formerly called Palestine as we saw in another article, the entire conflict there boils down to two main groups: Jews and nationalist Arabs. Among the former, we find...

HOW DID THE SITUATION OF TODAY’S PALESTINE ARRIVE? (PART 7).

THE CITY OF GAZA The city of Gaza, located in the coastal region southeast of present-day Israel, is a place of great historical significance that dates back to antiquity and the beginning of civilizations. It has been mentioned in the Bible as a witness to multiple...

HOW DID THE SITUATION OF TODAY’S PALESTINE ARRIVE? (PART 6).

FROM 66 AD TO THE 4TH CENTURY When we reach the end of the Book of Acts, we find much tranquility and even an incredible opportunity for Paul to preach the gospel. However, history tells us that it was at that very moment that the revolt of the Judeans began against...

THE GOSPEL AMONG THE JEWS (PART 1).

FROM THE CRUCIFIXION TO THE BEGINNING OF THE JEWISH REVOLT IN 66 AD For all those interested in history and who view the present as consequences of the past, when we focus on Jesus’ followers, we face a colossal challenge: The history of Christianity as we know...

HOW DID THE SITUATION OF TODAY’S PALESTINE ARRIVE? (PART 5).

THE NATIONALIST PALESTINIANS Sadly, when we approach this topic, we will always encounter some myths that have become paradigms, evident in certain common expressions, even among famous intellectuals and spokespersons of international organizations. For example,...

HOW DID THE SITUATION OF TODAY’S PALESTINE ARRIVE? (PART 4).

FROM JEWS OF JUDEA TO PALESTINIAN JEWS To understand more about the State of Israel, it is also essential to distinguish between the different groups that comprise Israel. This multiplicity of groups will also help us understand Judaism in the diaspora (outside of...