I. What is Nahum? The Book of Nahum is one of the twelve Minor Prophets in the Old Testament of the Bible. It is a short book consisting of three chapters, and it is named after its author, the prophet Nahum. The book is written in the form of a prophetic oracle, delivering a message … Read more
I. What is Ketuvim? Ketuvim, also known as the Writings or Hagiographa, is the third and final section of the Hebrew Bible, following the Torah and the Nevi’im. It is a collection of writings that includes various literary genres such as poetry, wisdom literature, historical narratives, and prophecy. Ketuvim is considered sacred scripture by the … Read more
I. What is the Book of Ezra? The Book of Ezra is a book in the Old Testament of the Bible that tells the story of the Israelites’ return from exile in Babylon and the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. It is named after Ezra, a priest and scribe who plays a central role … Read more
I. What is 2 Chronicles? 2 Chronicles is a book in the Old Testament of the Bible. It is the final book in the Chronicles series, following 1 Chronicles. The book is believed to have been written by the prophet Ezra, who was a priest and scribe. 2 Chronicles covers the history of the southern … Read more
I. What is the Book of Numbers? The Book of Numbers is the fourth book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is also known as the Book of the Census, as it begins with a census of the Israelites in the desert of Sinai. The book is named “Numbers” because it … Read more
I. What is the background of 2 Thessalonians? 2 Thessalonians is one of the letters written by the apostle Paul to the church in Thessalonica. The city of Thessalonica was located in Macedonia, in modern-day Greece. Paul had visited the city during his second missionary journey and had established a thriving Christian community there. However, … Read more
I. What is Apocrypha? The term “Apocrypha” refers to a collection of ancient texts that are considered to be of dubious authenticity or authorship. These texts are not included in the canonical Bible, but are still considered to be of historical and religious significance by some Christian denominations. The word “Apocrypha” itself comes from the … Read more
I. What is the background of the book of Philippians? The book of Philippians is one of the letters written by the apostle Paul in the New Testament. It is believed to have been written while Paul was under house arrest in Rome, around AD 61-63. The letter was addressed to the church in Philippi, … Read more
I. What is the Book of Luke? The Book of Luke is one of the four Gospels in the New Testament of the Bible. It is believed to have been written by Luke, a physician and companion of the apostle Paul. The book is a detailed account of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of … Read more
I. What is the Book of Esther? The Book of Esther is one of the books of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a narrative that tells the story of a Jewish woman named Esther who becomes the queen of Persia and saves her people from a plot to destroy them. … Read more