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...
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...
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 it,...
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,...
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...
During the lifetime of the apostles, beyond the first half of the 1st century, several groups appeared that did not harmonize with the doctrinal body of the Way. But this cannot be analyzed in a simplistic way under the presupposition of how the church lives today....
To have clarity on this matter, we must contextualize our minds with what was happening in the first half of the 1st century regarding those followers of the Messiah Yeshua. In the first three years, all of them belonged to the lineage of Israel, coming from different...
The apostles knew that the symbolism of the cross had a negative connotation for humanity. However, they were clear that this was the key to God's kingdom investment. In it lay the secret of God's power, although for many it would seem foolish. In the case of...
The edict of expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492 is one of the greatest crimes carried out in the name of Christianity. The words of the apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans: "Do not be arrogant toward the branches. If you are, remember it is not you who...