Episode 8 — From Empires to Modern Nations
Why “Israel” and “Jordan” Did Not Exist in Jesus’ Day (and Why That Matters for Reading the Gospels) Purpose and…
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Episode 22 — Empire, mandates, and borders in the modern Middle East
Why today’s Israel/Jordan map is late and colonial in formation 22.1 Purpose and thesis This episode explains why the present-day…
9: Religious Significance of Natural Landmarks: Mountains, Rivers, and Sacred Spaces in Israel
1. Introduction Natural landmarks in Israel—such as mountains, rivers, and other geographic features—have profound religious and cultural significance. This article…
16: The Role of Water Resources in Ancient and Modern Israel: Geography, Economy, and Culture
1. Introduction Water has been a critical resource in Israel’s arid and semi-arid environment, shaping settlement patterns, agricultural practices, and…
19: The Significance of Rivers in Biblical Theology and Ancient Israelite Life
1. Introduction Rivers in the biblical narrative hold profound theological and practical significance. This article explores the role of rivers…
Jordan in Biblical Context (Moab, Edom, Ammon)
1. Introduction The territory of modern-day Jordan encompasses many of the Bible’s most significant geographical, theological, and historical locations. It…
PART XI: Modern State of Israel (1948–Present)
Declaration of Independence (1948) Historical Background and the UN Partition PlanIn the wake of the Holocaust and the breakdown of…
Major Wars and Peace Treaties
Introduction: Conflict and Diplomacy in a Volatile RegionSince its founding in 1948, the modern State of Israel has been shaped…