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Is Ancient Sumer really the Biblical Land of Shinar?
Biblical chronology as well as scholastic history, both point to Ancient Babylonia to be the birth of human civilization.
When and Where did the Exodus take place?
The purpose of this work is to come to a conclusion as to when the Exodus occurred. We may not come to a definitive answer, but searching for the truth might just be the entire point. Both the late and early dates of the Exodus will be examined and backed up with historical records, as well as the Biblical record.
Nebuchadnezzar and the Destruction of the Temple
The most significant ruler of the Neo-Babylonian Empire was King Nebuchadnezzar. For he would go on to capture much territory for the empire as well a beautifying his kingdom with impressive construction projects. In addition to these military excursions and engineering endeavors, king Nebuchadnezzar also made Biblical history through his sieges of Jerusalem and by destroying the Temple of Solomon in 586 BC.
Cyrus the Great, King of Persia
Cyrus the Great was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, the first of the Persian Empires. Under his rule, all the previous civilized states of the ancient Near East were conquered. But the most significant victory for Cyrus came in 539 BC, when the Persian army marched on Babylon.
Why Study the Bible?
In the modern era many of us have turned to the study of science and technology, but in the process we have lost faith in God and in His most Holy Word. Therefore it is our mission to reconnect humanity to faith in God amongst an atheistic and secular humanist global culture.
- Wisdom is gained from reading the scriptures.
- Knowledge of God is also imparted to us by daily Bible reading.
- The communion with, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit is the goal.
Why Study History?
To better understand where we stand today, we must first look back to see where we originally came from. The further back in time we go, the richer the journey and the greater the growth.
- Research is a life long endeavor.
- Building a personal home library is indeed a noble task.
- Discernment and understanding are the fruits of study.