Canaan

Canaan in Biblical Context

Biblical Territories Beyond Borders

Canaan

1. Introduction Canaan is one of the most pivotal regions in the biblical narrative, functioning as both a historical land and a theological symbol of promise, judgement, and divine fulfilment. Situated in the territory encompassing modern-day Israel, Palestinian territories, Lebanon, western Jordan, and south-western Syria, Canaan was the destination of…
Canaanites

Biblical Background of Roles & Realms, Biblical Background of Roles & Realms

Biblical Culture, Biblical Social Perception, Canaan

1. Name / Role Canaanites 2. Category Nations / Peoples 3. Time Period / Biblical Context The Canaanites appear throughout the Pentateuch, Joshua, Judges, and various prophetic books. They were the inhabitants of the land of Canaan prior to and during Israel’s conquest of the Promised Land. Their presence and…
Syrophoenician (Canaanite) Woman

Biblical Background of Roles & Realms, Biblical Background of Roles & Realms, Messianic Witnesses from the Nations

Canaan, Jesus Christ

1. Name / Role Syrophoenician (Canaanite) Woman 2. Category God-Fearing Outsiders or Messianic Witnesses 3. Time Period / Biblical Context This woman appears in two parallel Gospel accounts: Matthew 15:21–28 (where she is called a Canaanite) and Mark 7:24–30 (where she is identified as Syrophoenician by birth). Her interaction with…