Tag: faith
Over 800 Ethiopians killed after defending ‘Ark of the Covenant’
At least 800 people were reportedly killed in Ethiopia as worshipers and soldiers risked their lives to protect what Christians there say is the sacred Ark of the Covenant from assailants. Ethiopian Christians claim the Ark, the wooden chest built to hold the Ten… Continue Reading “Over 800 Ethiopians killed after defending ‘Ark of the Covenant’”
The Queen of Sheba & King Solomon
Queen of Sheba (flourished 10th century bce) was, according to Jewish and Islamic traditions, the ruler of the kingdom of Sabaʾ (or Sheba) in southwestern Arabia. In the biblical account of the reign of King Solomon, she visited his court at the head of… Continue Reading “The Queen of Sheba & King Solomon”
Over 800 Ethiopians killed after defending ‘Ark of the Covenant’
At least 800 people were reportedly killed in Ethiopia as worshipers and soldiers risked their lives to protect what Christians there say is the sacred Ark of the Covenant from assailants. Ethiopian Christians claim the Ark, the wooden chest built to hold the Ten… Continue Reading “Over 800 Ethiopians killed after defending ‘Ark of the Covenant’”
Benefits of Jewish Exile under Babylonian and Persian Rule
The Babylonian exile, although very traumatic, nevertheless had a great benefit to the Jewish people. There were no more corrupt kings or nobility – in Babylon the Torah scholars had complete authority. Moreover, the Babylonians were not anti-Semites per se; while they only wanted… Continue Reading “Benefits of Jewish Exile under Babylonian and Persian Rule”
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