Monthly Archives: December 2008
Standing Stones: A Blessing and a Curse
The Multifaceted functions of Standing stones Standing stones (massebot plural. masseba singular. coming from the root nsb to ‘set up’) were used in a variety of cultic and non-cultic functions in the Ancient Near East. They were used to witness legal matters or covenants such as Joshua when renewing the Lord’s covenant with the people- [...]
Posted in Bible Geography, History
Tagged Absalom, Aramaean, Bethsaida, David, Geshur, Mesha, Moabite, Standing stones
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Good King–Bad King Tactics in the Bible
Biblically speaking the Judean King Hezekiah (along with his grandson Josiah) are the most written about Kings in biblical scholarship and referred to as the “Good King(s)” of Judah. The reason for their infamy is the bible’s account of their great religious works that spurred on the belief of one God. Sandwiched between these pillars [...]
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