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Apr 2, 2019 · You ask, how did scripture get the name Bible? Etymology: Middle English Bible "the Bible," from early French Bible (same meaning), from Latin biblia (same meaning), from Greek biblia (plural) "books," derived from Byblos, ancient city in Phoenicia from which the Greeks imported papyrus.
- The Architecture of Petra
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by Clyde E. Fant and Mitchell Reddish This is an enormous and impressive book not only full of facts, but also solving mysteries. It provides a detailed and lavishly illustrated catalog of the main monuments of Petra. Then, in seeking the origins of Petra’s particular architecture and its close relations with the architectural scenes on the walls o...
by Alastair Northedge Archaeological reports and synthetic studies on the history, buildings and architecture, along with a report on Jordan-British excavations at the citadel. A large, well-illustrated volume.
by Jane Taylor Petra, the “rose-red city” carved out of rock in the mountains of southern Jordan, is one of the most extraordinary survivors of the ancient world. Created by the Nabataeans, a people whose origins still remain mysterious, Petra boasts monuments to rival those of classical Greece and Rome.
by G. Lankester Harding In his classic account of the antiquities of Jordan, Harding writes with an erudition based upon a lifetime’s knowledge of the region, describing all the major sites of interest in the country.
by APA Publications This brand new edition Insight Guide to Jordanfeatures fully-updated content expertly researched and written by local writers, ensuring this guide is an inspiring background read and invaluable on-the-spot companion. Superb full-color photography throughout also makes it a wonderful, visual souvenir of a visit. Now featuring a “...
All know that the end of Elijah’s life is near. When they get to the Jordan, Elijah rolls up his mantle and strikes the water, which miraculously divides so that the two men cross on dry land. On the other side of the Jordan, a fiery horse-drawn chariot sweeps Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind (2 Kings 2:4–14).
The borders of the land of Ammon. Deuteronomy 23:3. The people of Ammon and Moab could not enter the assembly of God to the tenth generation. 1 Kings 11:7, 11:33, 2 Kings 23:13. Molek, the god of Ammon. 1 Kings 14:21, 14:31. Naamah, an Ammonite was the mother of Juda’s King Rehoboam. Ezekiel 25:1-5. Lord’s prophecy against Ammon.
During the Iron Age, when Israel and Judah ruled Canaan, the kingdoms of Ammon, Moab and Edom ruled east of the Jordan River. They and their gods are featured in the Bible. Recent archaeological discoveries vastly increase our understanding of these kingdoms and their religion.
Apr 27, 2022 · Babylon in the Bible was an important city-state on the banks of the Euphrates River in Mesopotamia (the southern part of modern Iraq). It played a great role in the ancient Near East and developed into a prosperous center of religion and trade (1895-539 BC). Its name stems from the narrative in Genesis 11:1-11, which concerns the construction ...
Nov 7, 2016 · 2. Amman – Once known as Philadelphia. Amman derives it’s name from 13th century BC when the Ammonites named it “Rabbath Ammon”. Rabbath means the “King’s Quarters.”. Over time, Rabbath was dropped and it became known as Ammon. The influx of civilizations that conquered the city eventually changed its name to “Amman”.
