Tag: historical context
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A Closer Look at the Story of Daniel : Homosexuality in the Bible
Is there homosexuality in the Bible ? The Bible endorses homosexual behaviour and we shall provide one such example, which is exemplified in the story of the relationship between Daniel and the prince of the eunuchs. The verse is : “Vayiten ha-Elohim et-Daniyel leKHesed u’leraKHamim lifnei sar hasarisim” (Daniel 1:9) [i.e., “Now God had brought Daniel into favor…
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External Contradition of the Bible : A Worldwide Census of Quirinius ?
There is an attempt by each writer of the Synoptic Gospels to either re-correct or present their own version of what they perceive to be the “accurate” story of Jesus’ birth, and this has caused disagreements between the gospel records. The discrepancies between the different gospel records were so numerous and glaring that it did…
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The Jewish Wife of Muhammad : Umm al-Mu’minīn Ṣafīyyah bint Ḥuyayy
Safiyyah, daughter of Huyayy ibn Akhtab, a noble leader of Banu al-Nadir and a Jewish rabbi, was captured by Muslims during the seizure of al-Qamus. Recognizing her heritage, a Companion suggested she marry the Prophet (P). This led to her freedom and marriage. Learn more about Safiyyah's story.