by M. G. Easton and Matt Wright | 3 Sep 2024 | 1-2 Kings, Old Testament
This article is based on M. G. Easton, “Kings, the books of,” Illustrated Bible Dictionary (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1893), 408-09. It has been edited for conciseness, clarity and readability in the interests of modern readers. Additional notes are by Matt...
by Matt Wright | 31 Aug 2024 | Mesopotamia, Bible Places
The archaeological site at Uruk. Photo: SAC Andy Holmes (RAF)/MOD. Uruk was a famous metropolis in biblical times. Located in present-day southern Iraq, it was among the earliest post-flood settlements (Gen 10:10).1 According to the Sumerian King List,2 it was the...
by Matt Wright | 27 Dec 2022 | Matthew, Matt's Musings
Imagine the scene. One moment you’re planning a wedding, and the next, it seems that your spouse-to-be has been unfaithful. What now? Joseph, descendant of King David, wrestled with this very dilemma one night. The (supposed) transgression was serious. Joseph and Mary...
by Matt Wright | 28 Sep 2022 | Matthew, Matt's Musings
Matthew is a riveting book, though it may not appear so at first! In fact, when you open your Bible to Matthew 1, you’ll be greeted by a lengthy list of names. Don’t let that put you off, though! This line-up of monikers is truly meaningful. What’s...
