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“Palestine” – What is the origin and meaning of the word?

Post author:Steve Ray
Post published:January 7, 2022
Post category:Artifacts & Biblical History Israel and Middle East Pilgrimage Pilgrimages
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I often hear people refer to Jesus as a Palestinian Jew or that the land was called Palestine even back in the times of the Old and New Testaments. But,…

“Chair of Moses – Chair of Peter” – a lengthy debate

Post author:Steve Ray
Post published:January 3, 2022
Post category:Apologetics Artifacts & Biblical History Biblical Exposition Papacy & Catholic Hierarchy
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Recently I have corresponded with a polite gentleman about the correlation between "Moses taking his seat" to judge the people and the Chair of Moses mentioned by Our Lord (Matt…

Did the Wise Men Meet the Shepherds?

Post author:Steve Ray
Post published:December 28, 2021
Post category:Artifacts & Biblical History Biblical Exposition Holidays/Feast Days
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With Epiphany upon us, I thought I would post my article this Christmas season with bits of interesting information and details about Christmas. Join us any of five times in…