Narrative foundations of the Bible

An in-depth look at the foundational books of the Old Testament clearly illustrates that these are not just random samplings of ancient near-eastern literature, but rather a curated, highly organized integral whole, composing a macro-narrative of God’s active presence in creation and the lives of His people – with whom God Himself seeks to interact

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Sorrowful yet Rejoicing at ezra’s temple

In Ezra Chapter 3 we see the finalization of the restoration of the temple and sacrificial system in Israel after the Babylonian captivity. This is extremely significant in the history of salvation and God’s revelation to His people. God had laid down this History before it even started – all the way back in the

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