The Gods of Israel: From Many to One
Before Israel worshiped one God, it worshiped many. Archaeology reveals that Yahweh once shared divine space with Asherah — the goddess who refused to disappear quietly.
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Before the Bible, Part 1 -Excavating the Bible: How a Pharaoh’s Inscription Changed Everything
A pharaoh’s boast carved into stone three thousand years ago rewrote biblical history. The Merneptah Stele (1208 BCE) names “Israel” for the first time—not as a kingdom but as a people. Archaeology, not scripture, now tells the story of Israel’s birth from Canaan’s collapse.
Why Didn't the Disciples Recognize Jesus After the Resurrection?
Why the risen Jesus goes unrecognized—Emmaus, garden, and sea scenes—and what that says about the story’s logic.
High Places, Big Moves: How Jerusalem Became the Only Game in Town
Before Jerusalem became the one true worship site, Israelites burned offerings to Yahweh all over the place—on hills, in towns, even at Arad. It took kings, scrolls, and smashed altars to centralize the faith.
That Time When Chemosh Beat Yahweh (Bad)
In 2 Kings 3, Yahweh seems poised for victory—until the Moabite king sacrifices his son, and Israel retreats. Did Chemosh just win a battle against the God of Israel?