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Herod in the Bible: A Study of Power, Tyranny, and the Gospels

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 by Ronald

Setting the Stage: The Historic Panorama of Herod the Nice To grasp the biblical accounts, we should first perceive the person behind essentially the most notorious moniker: Herod the Nice. Born within the mid-first century BCE, Herod was appointed King of Judea by the Roman Senate in 40 BCE, a testomony to his political acumen … Read more

The Blessing of Jacob to the Sons of Joseph

May 8, 2025October 25, 2024 by Ronald

The Setting of a Sacred Encounter A pivotal moment unfolds in the ancient narrative, a scene laden with familial expectation and divine intervention. Picture the patriarch Jacob, frail in years, his eyesight dimmed, yet his spiritual vision sharp. He lies on his bed, preparing to bestow a final blessing upon the sons of his beloved … Read more