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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.
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).
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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 “...
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.
May 24, 2022 · May 24, 2022. Jordan’s capital city of Amman, which was referred to as "Ammon" and "Philadelphia" in the holy Bible, has had immense importance throughout history. During the Iron Age, present day Amman was known as “Rabbath-Ammon” and it was the capital city of the ancient Ammonite people.
(Genesis 4:16 - 17, HBFV). Nod, in Hebrew, means wandering or vagrancy (Strong's #H5113). The land of Nod received its name from Cain living within it as he wandered from place to place. It is in this new area that He and his wife produce a son named Enoch and build a city (Genesis 4:17).
The original KJV Old Testament names for the following cities were changed and then recorded in the New Testament. Accho (Judges 1:31) changed to Ptolemais (Acts 21:7). Ashdod (Joshua 11:22) changed to Azotus (Acts 8:40). The city Aphek (Joshua 12:18) had its name changed to Antipatris (Acts 23:31). The sea of Chinnereth (Numbers 34:11, Joshua ...
