This article offers historical background on the Jewish holiday of Chanukah. It discusses the political situation under Antiochus the IVth, the timeline of Chanuka and the Maccabean War. Sources used for this article include the Jewish Encyclopedia and History.com for information about Antiochus IVth and Chanukah. Ou.org gives a timeline and My Jewish Learning discusses the connection to the holiday of Sukkot.
Words: 741 Downloads: 0 Category: Religion By: Beth D. TaylorWhat do you look for in a church? What are some of the factors you need to consider? This article provides five questions to ask yourself as you church for a new church home. The considerations include biblical teaching, a sense of community, an outward focus, your personal support for the church, and the programs offered by the church.
Words: 735 Downloads: 0 Category: Religion By: Greg HansonThe Catholic Church places a strong emphasis on the responsibility of its members to perform charitable works for those less fortunate. By choosing projects that hold special meaning for them, Catholic women can help those around them. This article contains suggestions, encouragement and inspiration for women who want to make a difference in the world, however large or small.
Words: 526 Downloads: 0 Category: Religion By: Amie TaylorWas the New Testament just "thrown" together, or was the acceptance of the 27 independent texts based on certain criteria? This article explores four of the primary tests used by the early Christians to determine what documents were to be considered "Scripture" and which were not.
Words: 861 Downloads: 0 Category: Religion By: Greg HansonIs the Bible purely a work of fiction, or are there reasons to believe its historical claims? This article explores the historical content and reliability of the Bible (focusing specifically on the Gospel of Luke) to show that, even though a person might disagree with the spiritual ramifications, the Bible should not be arbitrarily dismissed as fictitious.
Words: 695 Downloads: 0 Category: Religion By: Greg HansonAll Christians occasionally encounter troubling passages from the Bible or questions about their faith. When this happens, it does not need to be devastating to their faith. Instead, it can be a cue to invest the necessary time and effort in discovering answers. In the end, it can result in a stronger, more secure faith.
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