You Asked, I Respond: Recommended Reading for Understanding Israel
I have been asked on several occasions when I guide to provide a recommended English reading list to understand Israel. I have always appreciated the question, but have always struggled to put such a list together. Where does one start? There is so much archaeology,...
The Masoretic Text is Older Than You Think
When was the MT written? This is a very important question to understand the history of the Bible. This video will provide a brief overview of the age of the text, at least as far back as we can date it. Before I go into that I feel that I have to set the record...
Nephilim: Giants of Men, Fallen Angels, or Something Else?
This blog is a bit of a departure from what I normally cover, but I felt compelled to make it, because I received several comments on my Goliath video associating him with the biblical Nephilim....
How Tall was Goliath: Cubits Explained
It’s one of the most famous stories ever told a young shepherd armed with a sling confronts a battle-hardened giant in full battle rattle in duel for the ages. David overcomes the odds, and defeats...