What Josephus Didn’t Know
“He simply may not have known the precise dates of the events he describes.”
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Category: The Chronicles
The Nativity Story as seen from one of three important viewpoints–Judea, Parthia, and Rome.
The Fifteenth Year of Tiberius Caesar (GSK Fun Fact)
The apostle Luke often gets a bad rap as a poor historian. The details of this accusation are discussed in detail in my essay But to Fulfill: The Events of the Nativity from Jesus’ Birth until the Arrival of the Read More …
“His Star” Fun Fact
There are over 350 catalogued books and articles concerning “His star” (Matthew 2:2) in the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. (1) Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi from Read More …
Sir Henry Rawlinson
Major-General Sir Henry Creswicke Rawlinson, April 5, 1810–March 5, 1895; was a pioneer in Mesopotamian archaeology. He was the first to decipher the Assyrian language, now properly known as Akkadian, and was instrumental in deciphering the Behistun inscription, commissioned by Read More …
En Te Anatole: In the Rising
When the Magi arrived in Jerusalem, scripture records, (1) Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,(2) Saying, Where is he that Read More …
Pieter Bruegel “The Census at Bethlehem”
Pieter Bruegel the Elder was a Dutch and Flemish renaissance painter. He was known for his landscapes and peasant scenes. Two of his works are representations of the “The Census at Bethlehem” (1566) and “The Massacre of the Innocents” (1565–1567). Read More …
God Save the King Patreon Update (August 2018)
You can read the Patreon update on my Patreon site here. Or read the following… Hello, all followers of God Save the King! I am sure many of you are wondering about the state of affairs, so I figured it is Read More …
“But to Fulfill” New Essay on Patreon (June 2018)
We are pleased to announce the posting of But to Fulfill: The Events of the Nativity from Jesus’ Birth Until the Arrival of the Magi. Patrons of all levels will receive an essay like this each month. Higher levels Read More …
“Glory to God in the Highest” New Essay on Patreon (May 2018)
We are pleased to announce the posting of Glory to God in the Highest: The Events that Transpired on the Night of Christ’s Birth. Patrons of all levels will receive an essay like this each month. Higher levels will receive Read More …
“From Nazareth to Bethlehem” New Essay on Patreon (April 2018)
We are pleased to announce the posting of From Nazareth to Bethlehem: Joseph and Mary’s Journey to the City of David. Patrons of all levels will receive an essay like this each month. Higher levels will receive additional perks. Read More …