There are two cases of possible assumptions in the Old Testament. The first was of a man who disappeared and the second of burial in a grave that was never found. Enoch Enoch was the great grandfather of Noah. He was a prophet who walked with God. He is the first example of someone assumedContinue reading “#3 Enoch and Moses Assumed Assumption”
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#26 The Shadowing of Kings
In exile it has happened time and again that Jews became administrators in the empires in which they were held captive. Jewish administrators used their gifts to help the rulers of empires enact just and wise decrees to the benefit of the diverse peoples of empires. They also used their influence to save their ownContinue reading “#26 The Shadowing of Kings”
#15 Chronicles
1 CHRONICLES This book was written as a supplement to the book of Samuel and the book of Kings. Ancient Jewish tradition attributes the book of Chronicles to the priest Ezra as the author. He used many other books of the Old Testament and annals of kings as sources. The purpose of the chronicler wasContinue reading “#15 Chronicles”
#14 Book of Ezra
Ezra The author of Ezra, Nehemiah and Chronicles is thought to be one and the same person – the priest Ezra (also called Esdras in Greek). Ezra was key in organizing the return of the Jews to Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the Temple. Before leaving he secures the Decree of Cyrus found in theContinue reading “#14 Book of Ezra”
