This post is part of our series, The World of the Bible, which explores the history, geography, and everyday realities that help Scripture make sense in its original context. The World of the Bible Why Were They Selling Animals and Exchanging Money in the Temple? (John 2:14) When Jesus entered the temple courts, He found... Continue Reading →
This post is part of our series, The World of the Bible, which explores the history, geography, and everyday realities that help Scripture make sense in its original context. The World of the Bible The Temple That Took 46 Years to Build (John 2:20) — What Were They Referring To? In John 2, the leaders... Continue Reading →
This post is part of our series, The World of the Bible, which explores the history, geography, and everyday realities that help Scripture make sense in its original context. The World of the Bible Why Did Jesus Call Mary “Woman”? (John 2:4) In John 2, Jesus responds to His mother at the wedding in Cana... Continue Reading →
This post is part of our series, The World of the Bible, which explores the history, geography, and everyday realities that help Scripture make sense in its original context. The World of the Bible What Were the Six Stone Water Jars in John 2 — and What Were They Used For? At the wedding in... Continue Reading →
This post is part of our series, The World of the Bible, which explores the history, geography, and everyday realities that help Scripture make sense in its original context. On this page: Quick Answer Key Text Why Hospitality Was Not Optional Honor and Shame in Village Life Why the Guest Arrived at Midnight Shared Village... Continue Reading →
This post is part of our series, The World of the Bible, which explores the history, geography, and everyday realities that help Scripture make sense in its original context. On this page: Quick Answer Key Text Why This Cultural Detail Matters What Did Houses Look Like in Jesus’ Time? Homes & Sleeping Arrangements in the... Continue Reading →
This post is part of our series, The World of the Bible, which explores the history, geography, and everyday realities that help Scripture make sense in its original context. On this page: Quick Answer Key Texts Why This Question Matters Mikva’ot in the World of Second Temple Judaism What Was New About John’s Baptism? 1)... Continue Reading →
This post is part of our series, The World of the Bible, which explores the history, geography, and everyday realities that help Scripture make sense in its original context. On this page: Quick Answer A Simple Explanation Fountains & Cisterns in the World of the Bible Why This Image Is So Shocking in Jeremiah 2... Continue Reading →
Summary of the Organization of the Jewish Scriptures The Jewish Bible, also referred to as the Hebrew Bible or TaNaKh, is structured into three primary divisions: Torah Alternatively known as the Pentateuch or the "Five Books of Moses," this segment serves as the cornerstone of all Jewish sacred texts. It narrates the tale of creation,... Continue Reading →