The context of Jesus’ birth (Nativity) and childhood
The censuses of Quirinius
The author of the third Gospel, in giving us historical reference points, could not have suspected the difficulties this would cause...
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The context of Jesus’ birth (Nativity) and childhood
The two genealogies of the Messiah Jesus
Nowadays, genealogical research remains mainly a pastime for retired people...
The context of Jesus’ birth (Nativity) and childhood
The death of King Herod the Great
In general, a historian draws conclusions based on established facts. In our case, we start from the result defined by the…
The context of Jesus’ birth (Nativity) and childhood
The Magi from the East in Bethlehem
In the ancient East, magi observed a celestial phenomenon, whether natural or supernatural in nature...
The context of Jesus’ birth (Nativity) and childhood
The Star of Bethlehem
Matthew is the only evangelist to relate the appearance of a particular star coinciding with the birth of Jesus...
Culture, customs and historical context of the New Testament
The Jewish Calendar
Throughout the centuries, the different methodologies used to measure and define time have given rise to intense debates and reflection...
The context of Jesus’ birth (Nativity) and childhood
The journey to Egypt
Matthew mentions a journey to Egypt, which raises several questions, notably because of the information provided by Luke, which seems to contradict…
Culture, customs and historical context of the New Testament
The Baptisms
When we read the Gospels, we notice the existence of three distinct baptisms...
Culture, customs and historical context of the New Testament
Did God Really Say?
You might think that we are straying from our goal by taking an interest in this subject....
Culture, customs and historical context of the New Testament
The regulation of fishing
Galilee enjoys a climate very favorable to agriculture, as well as an abundance of fish in the Sea of Galilee...
Important biblical figures (Jesus' family and circle)
The disciples’ callings
The accounts of the calling of the disciples by Jesus the Messiah vary among the four evangelists...
Important biblical figures (Jesus' family and circle)
The choosing of the apostles
A distinction must be made between the disciples and the Apostles...
Culture, customs and historical context of the New Testament
The Sabbath
Ritual practices, such as pilgrimages to the temple in Jerusalem and the observance of the weekly rest, may seem foreign to us...
Culture, customs and historical context of the New Testament
The Last Passover Meal
John describes the crucifixion of Jesus as having taken place on a Passover Friday, without specifying the year, however...
Culture, customs and historical context of the New Testament
The Jewish Day in the Time of Jesus
To better understand certain passages of the Gospels, it is essential to become familiar with the structure of the Jewish day of that period...
Important biblical figures (Jesus' family and circle)
The conflict between John’s and Jesus’ followers
The apostle John describes a rather surprising situation: tensions arose between the disciples of John the Baptist and those…
Important biblical figures (Jesus' family and circle)
The Chief Priests
The High Priest, as the main head of the Jewish court, the Sanhedrin, is a leading figure in society...
The context of Jesus’ birth (Nativity) and childhood
Travel times
Today, thanks to technological advances, traveling to the ends of our world has become relatively easy...
Culture, customs and historical context of the New Testament
The Nazirite vow
In this study, we examine the theme of the "Nazirite vow", an exploration inspired by the words of the angel Gabriel...
Culture, customs and historical context of the New Testament
Technical Requirements of Publishing in the First Century
The aspect of the technical constraints of publishing in the first century seems important to us, because it explains the lack of information...
Important biblical figures (Jesus' family and circle)
The Jews
Jew, Israelite, Israeli, Hebrews, Semites: how can we make sense of it all?...
The Gospels: context and distinctive features of the accounts
The Gospels in Numbers
Our goal is to determine whether there is a relationship of dependence between these different accounts in the Gospels...
Culture, customs and historical context of the New Testament
Aenon and Bethany beyond the Jordan
We are going to study in more detail the two places, Bethany and Aenon, where, according to the Apostle John, John the Baptist was baptizing...
The Gospels: context and distinctive features of the accounts
The “next days” noted by John
The chronological details given by John — in particular the series of "next days" — fit coherently into the framework…
Culture, customs and historical context of the New Testament
The explanation of Daniel’s 70 weeks
It becomes clear that the understanding of Daniel's seventy weeks divides into two distinct approaches depending on the starting point…
Culture, customs and historical context of the New Testament
The temptation of Jesus the Messiah
The analysis of the Synoptic Gospels makes it possible to trace precisely the course of events. Following his baptism, Jesus the Messiah…
Culture, customs and historical context of the New Testament
The town of Capernaum
Capernaum, a town located on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Tiberias, in Galilee, takes its name from the Hebrew, meaning “village of…
Culture, customs and historical context of the New Testament
Marriage in Jesus’ time
In a world where the definitions and practices of marriage are diversifying, it can be complex to understand the rules surrounding…
Culture, customs and historical context of the New Testament
The festivals noted by John
The Synoptic Gospels do not provide precise chronological details. They relate historical events without concerning themselves with organizing them according to…
Culture, customs and historical context of the New Testament
The Prophecy of Saint Malachy
This text examines the reference made by some journalists to the prophecy of Saint Malachy, also known as the prophecy…
Culture, customs and historical context of the New Testament
The explanation of Daniel’s 70 weeks
It becomes clear that the understanding of Daniel's seventy weeks divides into two distinct approaches depending on the starting point…
Culture, customs and historical context of the New Testament
The Jewish Calendar
Throughout the centuries, the different methodologies used to measure and define time have given rise to intense debates and reflection...
The Gospels: context and distinctive features of the accounts
The “next days” noted by John
The chronological details given by John — in particular the series of "next days" — fit coherently into the framework…
The context of Jesus’ birth (Nativity) and childhood
The death of King Herod the Great
In general, a historian draws conclusions based on established facts. In our case, we start from the result defined by the…