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May 14, 2024 · Throughout the ancient Near East and Mediterranean, domesticated dogs served as companions, hunting dogs, sheep dogs, and guard dogs. Dogs filled similar roles in the Bible (e.g., Job 30:1; Isaiah 56:10–11).
May 29, 2024 · In 2021, a literature review of the current evidence infers that domestication of the dog began in Siberia 26,000-19,700 years ago by Ancient North Eurasians, then later dispersed eastwards into the Americas and westwards across Eurasia.
May 28, 2024 · Dogs are mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, and archaeological evidence supports the presence of domesticated dogs in ancient Israel. These loyal companions were likely used for various purposes, such as herding and guarding.
May 27, 2024 · In the cultural context of ancient Israel, dogs were often seen as scavengers and unclean animals that roamed the streets. They were not kept as pets or companions but were used as watch and guard dogs, contributing to their negative connotation in these verses.
May 27, 2024 · Evidence for the Canaan’s ancient origins has been revealed in archeological digs. The ancient Ashkelon dog cemetery in Israel, with origins dating back more than 2,000 years ago, contains skeletons of more than 700 dogs similar to the modern Canaan.
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May 22, 2024 · The Basenji is considered the oldest dog breed, and paleontological evidence shows that the most ancient domesticated pups looked much like them. These pups are depicted in ancient art from Egypt, Babylonia, and Mesopotamia.
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May 15, 2024 · Despite not being seen as favorable pets in ancient Israel, dogs are mentioned in various contexts. For instance, dogs are depicted as unclean animals (Leviticus 11:27) and are associated with negative behaviors, such as aggression and scavenging (Proverbs 26:11, Matthew 7:6, Philippians 3:2).
