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The Bible Today Monthly Newsletter, Issue #002, December 17, 2014 - The Battle of Jericho December 18, 2014 |
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The Battle of Jericho
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WHAT'S INSIDEI. Featured Topic: JerichoExplore the ancient and important city of Jericho. Study maps of the Battle of Jericho, which opened the door into Canaan for Israel under their leader Joshua.
Interesting news and articles on the Bible in the past, as well as the present. III. Digging in the Bible The latest news in archaeology, both Biblical Archaeology and the science of Archaeology as as a whole. IV. The Science Section Can Science & Religion get along? Sometimes. V. The Bible in Space God was not only the creator of man and earth, but of heaven, the stars and planets, and everything else in the realm of space. VI. World News & Politics News from Israel and the Middle East. Stay on top of the latest from around the globe. VII. The Grab Bag Interesting, unusual, odd and unique news on the Bible and related topics from around the world. I. FEATURED TOPICThe Battle of Jericho: Did it happen like the Bible says?Though archaeology has produced much evidence about the storied and deep history of Jericho, the controversy remains as to whether parts of this history occurred like the Bible says it did. Jericho has shown evidence of occupation since 9000 BC - making it one of the oldest cities on the face of the earth. It's role in the Bible is central to the Conquest of Canaan by Israel under Joshua.Yet it is this part of Jericho's history which remains a topic of controversy. Everybody agrees to the extreme antiquity of Jericho; and the city's importance to the region throughout history, mainly due to the location of a natural spring of fresh water nearby. Yet when it comes to the role of Jericho in the Old Testament, hardly the same sense of unity exists. In fact, it is quite the opposite as views diverge widely and passionately about the archaeology of Jericho and its support, or lack thereof, of the Biblical account. Explore for yourself the archaeology of Jericho.
Dive into the dramatic and fascinating account of the Battle of Jericho.
The Battle of Jericho
Study the Battle of Jericho in great detail using the Biblical account accompanied by maps of the region and city. See where Joshua encountered the mysterious Heavenly Warrior; where God parted the waters at Adam; and where Joshua circumcised the men of Israel just prior to battle.
The Battle of Jericho
Is the Bible Accurate about the Walls of Jericho?
II. The Bible Past & PresentExplore the bible and its impact on mankind's history, as well as its continuing impact on our civilization today.
Jericho - Did it happen like the Bible says?
Joshua's Battle Continues Today
This Day in History
Headline News
by Randy Dotinga
'How Human is God' writer Mark S. Smith explains why God is depicted differently in the Old and New Testaments and why he is sometimes shown as an angry figure. Exodus Domestic Box Office Receipts
Despite Hollywood's propensity to mock and deride Christianity, God, the Bible and Christians, it is not against the amount of money it can make on Biblical films. While these movies are interesting, one should recognize it is not Hollywood's goodness, ironically, but rather its greed which has led to the production of these movies.
Featured Website
Discovery News includes news from across a wide range of topics and disciplines; including the latest from Space exploration, Archaeology, History and Technology. This website is an invaluable resource for those interested in the current events and discoveries changing the world we live in before our very eyes.
Bible History Special Report
III. Digging in the BibleFierce arguments flow when discussing the Bible in terms of Archaeology. What cannot be denied, however, is that the Bible has helped identify many locations and places for Archaeology; and conversely Archaeology has shed invaluable light on the people and places mentioned in the Bible. For instance, the Philistines were once thought to be a mythical people, created by ancient Israel. That line of thought was debunked when archaeology turned up evidence of the Sea Peoples, and their cities were exactly where the Bible had placed them.
Featured Topic
by Lauren Axelrod
The Archaeology of Jericho
Does Jericho’s history corroborate or conflict the biblical account? Excavations have produced a lot of evidence concerning Jericho’s past – and what that evidence means depends on who you listen to.
Headline News From Archaeology
by Flinders University
Archaeology of the Hebrew Bible
by William Dever
Wanna Dig?
Are you interested in digging? Look at these websites to find interesting excavations from all over the world.
BAR Digs
IV. The Science SectionAre Science & Religion always at odds with each other? If one believes in Science, can one not also believe in God? Are the two so fundamentally different reconciliation is impossible? Faith is believing without seeing. Science is believing by seeing. Does middle ground exist?
Science & Miracles
by Rabbi Gerald L. Zelizer
The Creation & Evolution Debate
by William Wright
New Twist in Life's Start
The Monthly Science Report
Contributed by London Times
V. THE BIBLE IN SPACEFascinatingly enough, discoveries in deep space have been shown to actually corroborate parts of the Creation narrative in Genesis. The Bible contains numerous verses on the heavens and stars, and the ancients were obsessed with space - thus it is important to stay in touch with what's going on up there.
Topic of the Month
The God of SpaceGenesis 1:6-7 – “Then God said, ‘Let there be an expanse in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters.’ God made the expanse, and separated the waters which were below the expanse from the waters which were above the expanse; and it was so.”
The origin of water is a highly sought after explanation scientists and astronomers are continually seeking. What they don’t know, the Bible does, for the origin of water is thoroughly discussed in Genesis 1:2, 6-10. Genesis 1:9 states the “waters below the heavens be gathered into one place”, thus the separation of water and land ON EARTH. Yet what about the “waters which were above the expanse” mentioned just two verses earlier in Genesis 1:7, or “the waters that are above the heavens” from Psalms 148? This water is not included in the “waters below the heavens” of Genesis 1:9, for this water is not on earth, but above the expanse, or firmament/heaven/space. Yet, we learn nothing else of these mysterious waters “which were above the expanse”. Perhaps our modern astronomers are just now catching up with the “waters which were above the expanse” from the ancient book of Genesis.
Mystery of the Origin of Earth's Water Deepens
by Seth Borenstein
Mysteries of Space & the Bible
The Van Allen belts protect dangerous radiation from reaching the Earth’s surface, thus allowing life on Earth to propagate and flourish. A new “wall” was discovered within the belts which stops dangerous elements cold in their tracks which was previously unknown to scientists and astronomers. They are at a loss to explain the origin of this mysterious wall which protects life on Earth. “The scientists searched for possible sources of the new found wall. They ruled out human-generated transmissions…” Perhaps the answer can be found in the questions God asked His servant Job in Job 38:31-33. “Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades, or loose the cords of Orion? Can you lead forth a constellation in its season, and the Bear with her satellites? Do you know the ordinances of the heavens, or fix their rule over the earth?” God’s point to Job was mankind cannot know everything about God’s creation, and sometimes it’s not our place to know
certain things. The modern world has, in fact, proved this notion to be true. Despite mankind’s great technological advancements and stunning scientific achievements – there is still much we do not know and much we cannot explain.
Radiation Belts Shield Earth From High-Energy Particles
Should we be paying more attention to features on the Martian surface? Yet another strange feature has been discovered on the surface of Mars, according to a NASA report, which is just one of many over the last twenty or thirty years. What the strange feature is--and how it got there--scientists at this point have only opinions.
Mysterious Mars Mound May Be Result Of Ancient Lava
VI. POLITICS & WORLD NEWSNews and articles from around the world, including the latest from Israel and the Middle East - the Promised Land of the Old Testament.
Live From Israel & the Middle East
Latest News
Jewish extremists endanger Israel’s control of Jerusalem
Why the US supports Israel
A Discovery News video outlining the reasons and history of the United State's support for Israel, its primary ally in the Middle East.
Say What?
US & World News Report
The Pope Attempts to Reconcile Creation and Evolution
VII. The Grab BagStrange, unique and unusual news from across the spectrum of issues and topics. Take a Ride on Noah's Ark
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