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Impromptu, on-site history of LMLK seals by Tel Aviv Universityâs Omer Sergi
Today (August 2, 2012) at Tel Azekah, Chaim Tzemach unearthed a jar handle with a LMLK seal impression on it. Area S-2 Supervisor Omer Sergi (a Ph.D candidate in archaeology at Tel Aviv University...
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Nonstampcollectorâs Take on the Akedah: The Binding of Isaac in Genesis 22
Nonstampcollector (@nonstampNSC; YouTube) has released his latest video, which takes on the difficult task of addressing the biblical Akedah, or âBinding of Isaacâ, the near human sacrifice of Isaac by...
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×Š× × ×××× â Happy New Year!
!!×Š× × ×××× Happy New Year!! May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year! Ros and I had a wonderful summer in Israel, and we hope âeverything the bestâ to our friends, our family, and those weâve...
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Yom Kippur Begins at Sundown
Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement and the holiest day of the year for Jews, begins today at sundown. I wish an easy fast and a solemn day of reflection for all who observe. Services in Iowa City...
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hag sameach! happy sukkot
May all who celebrate enjoy a bountiful Sukkot, and may your ingathering produce a fruitful harvest. Hag sameach! !×× ×Š×× Filed under: judaism, Uncategorized Tagged: hag sameach, sukkot
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Public Lecture: Dr. L. Michael White Named University of Iowa Ida Beam...
Dr. L. Michael White, the Ronald Nelson Smith Professor of Classics and Religious Studies & Director of the Institute for the Study of Antiquity and Christian Origins at the University of Texas at...
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Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!
!×× ××× ×Š×× Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate. May your light shine brightly, even in unexpected places. Cheers! Filed under: judaism Tagged: candles, hanukkah, zebra
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×× ×Š×× â Happy Passover to all who celebrate
May all who celebrate enjoy a happy Passover, and may your spring be full of light and blooming! !×× ×Š×× Hereâs a little a capella Les MisĂŠrables-inspired Passover story by the Maccabeats. (HT: Kathryn...
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Views on Evolution by Members of Different Religious Groups in the US
In 2008, the Pew Research Forum published the findings of a survey they did examining the percentage of the US population who agree that human evolution is the best explanation for the origins of human...
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Marriage Equality for All Americans
Even the Bible(s and dictionaries) support marriage equality for all Americans. Filed under: art, causes, christianity, gender issues, judaism, religion, robert cargill Tagged: bible, california,...
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On Genesis 6:6-7 and Political Claims that God is âPro-lifeâ
Verse of the Day: Genesis 6:6-7: Gen. 6:6 And the LORD regretted that he had made humankind on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart. Gen. 6:7 So the LORD said, âI will blot out from the earth the...
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An Observation on the God of the Bible and Slavery
Has anyone ever noticed that in the Bible, God slaughters thousands of Egyptian children in order to free his people from slavery (Exod 12:29-30), BUT then immediately instructs his people on how to...
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Still one of the oddest biblical commands: COVER YOUR POO! (Because God might...
One of my favorite obscure biblical commands is from Deut. 23:12-14 (v. 13-15 in the Hebrew). Right after God gives rules concerning how to deal with wet dreams (i.e., nocturnal seminal emissions â the...
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Three Iowa Religious Studies Profs Author Joint Editorial on Claims of...
Three Iowa Universities: The University of Iowa, The Iowa State University, and The University of Northern Iowa. Three religious studies professors: Dr. Hector Avalos (Iowa State), Dr. Robert R....
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Introduction for Historyâs âBible Secrets Revealedâ Episode One ââLost in...
A preview of the introduction/teaser for the first episode of Historyâs âBible Secrets Revealedâ â âLost in Translationâ â is now available. Episode one of âBible Secrets Revealed: Lost in Translationâ...
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UPDATE: âBible Secrets Revealedâ now to air on History WEDNESDAY, Nov 13 at...
UPDATE: History channel has confirmed that the premier of âBible Secrets Revealedâ on History has been moved from Monday to WEDNESDAY, November 13 at 10pm eastern and pacific, 9 pm central. THIS JUST...
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Iowa City Press-Citizen reports on the making of âBible Secrets Revealedâ for...
The Iowa City Press-Citizen has a front page story today on my role in the History channelâs newest six-part documentary series, âBible Secrets Revealed,â which begins airing Wednesday, Nov. 13 at...
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The Gazette highlights âBible Secrets Revealedâ on History
Alison Gowans has written an article for The Gazette titled, âUniversity of Iowa scholar on History Channel seriesâ, discussing my work with the upcoming History documentary series, âBible Secrets...
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Official Website for âBible Secrets Revealedâ Series on History
History has unveiled an official website for their newest documentary series, âBible Secrets Revealed.â The description of the series is as follows: Itâs the worldâs all-time best-selling book and has...
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Huffington Post on âBible Secrets Revealedâ premiering tonight on History
Jaweed Kaleem has written an article this morning for the Huffington Post Religion section, entitled âBible Secrets Revealed, New History Channel Documentary, To Premiere.â On the rationale behind the...
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