Do you believe her?
For twelve hours, they only had her story. But they didn’t believe her. … Read More Do you believe her?
Category: History and Culture
Black History Month: Amanda Berry Smith
Amanda Smith overcame her fear of speaking in front of white people and became an missionary evangelist who spoke to tens of thousands of people around the world. … Read More Black History Month: Amanda Berry Smith
Racism in Esther
Racism, persecution of people because of their race, instigated the crisis of Esther, as Haman demands the death of all the Jews because of the insult of one Jew. But, racism also motivated Esther’s author to highlight the race of Haman, a comedic resolution to an historic, racial conflict between the Amalekites and the Israelites. Racism is evident throughout Esther’s story.… Read More Racism in Esther
Esther’s Historical Background
The book of Esther is a story designed to echo Israel’s literary history to encourage and inspire national hope for a good future. It is a tale of deliverance, and the influences of other Biblical deliverance narratives, such as Joseph, Moses and the Judges, naturally imprint the organization of Esther’s rhythm as the reader cycles… Read More Esther’s Historical Background
The Women’s World of the House Church
Women in the early church were naturally a part of its leadership because the home was their sphere of influence. … Read More The Women’s World of the House Church
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