That the World May Know

What type of history do the four Evangelists tell, and what does it reveal about Jesus?No modern biographer would ignore all of Jesus' early life, as Mark does, or skip over his formative experiences as a young adult, as all Gospels but Luke do (L...

Province of Asia Minor

The Province of Asia MinorThe remains of the towns and villages of Galilee give evidence to the simple lifestyle of the Jewish people of the first century. Few were wealthy but most were hardworking people living comfortable lives as extended fami...

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Encyclopedia

Preparation for Jesus

God's covenant with Abraham demonstrated the promise of God. He declared his commitment to the Israelites by walking the bloodpath to make a covenant with Abraham and his descendants.The table of the Ten Commandments sealed the relationship betwee...

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Glossary

Poseidon Definition

Greek god of the sea and earthquakes. Brother of Zeus and Hades.

Potter's Workshop Definition

Here, archaeologists have found a basin for preparing clay, a base for a potter's wheel, and two kilns. The clay jars, which helped to preserve the Dead Sea Scrolls for nearly two thousand years, were probably made here.

Priest Definition

A person who brought sacrifices and prayers to God for all the people. In Israel, a priest had to be from the tribe of Levi.

Procurator Definition

Roman military governor. Pontius Pilate was procurator of Judea.

Prohedria Definition

Special seat in a theater.

Promise Land Definition

Canaan, the land promised by God to Abraham and his descendants (Gen. 12:7). Also is referred to as heaven.

Prophet Definition

A person God has chosen to bring his message to the people.

Propylon Definition

Entrance gate to sacred enclosure.

Prytaneion Definition

Administrative building in a city, dedicated to Hestia.

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