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The life of Jesus up to the age of 12

PER001 Why and how did Luke write his Gospel?
This article details Luke’s reasons and method for writing his Gospel, highlighting his careful, historical approach to compiling reliable accounts of the life of Jesus.

Luke 1.1-4 (King James Version) :
Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.
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En complément
- ANN001 The Gospel of Luke
  L’Évangile selon Luc forme avec les Actes des Apôtres une œuvre en deux volumes consacrée aux origines du christianisme. Luc n’a pas été témoin…
PER002 Jesus the Messiah, the Word made flesh, and John the Baptist, the Forerunner
The article explores how the Gospel of John affirms that Jesus is the Word made flesh and is God, with John the Baptist as his Forerunner. John the apostle aims to demonstrate that Jesus, both the Messiah as king and a divine figure, fulfils Jewish messianic expectations.

John 3.25-29 (King James Version) :
Then there arose a question between some of John’s disciples and the Jews about purifying.And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.
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PER025 Joseph's third dream
The article ‘PER025 - Joseph's third dream’ recounts a divine revelation in Matthew 2.13-15. Joseph receives the message that he may return from Egypt to Israel after Herod's death, highlighting the family and political dynamics of the return.

Matthew 2.13-15 (King James Version) :
And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.
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The beginning of the ministry in Galilee

PER051 The fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy
Matthew 4:13–16 reports Jesus’ return to Capernaum in Galilee and interprets it as the fulfilment of Isaiah’s prophecy about light shining in the territories of Zebulun and Naphtali. Matthew, the only evangelist to make this connection, demonstrates that Jesus is indeed the foretold Messiah. John will return to the theme of light in his prologue. This episode is dated to February–March 31.

Joshua 19.34 (King James Version) :
And then the coast turneth westward to Aznoth-tabor, and goeth out from thence to Hukkok, and reacheth to Zebulun on the south side, and reacheth to Asher on the west side, and to Judah upon Jordan toward the sunrising.
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From the second to the third Passover festival

PER079 Many healings in Galilee
Pericope 79 recounts the many healings Jesus performed in Galilee, around Capernaum, in AD 31. Faced with crowds from all over Israel, Jesus heals the sick and proclaims salvation, asking for discretion. Matthew connects these events with the prophecy of Isaiah 42:1–4 and sees a Trinitarian revelation in them. His growing fame contrasts with the increasing opposition of the Pharisees, jealous of his influence on the people.

Isaiah 42.1-4 (King James Version) :
Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.^{aNotesmoking: or, dimly burning}^{bNotequench: Heb. quench it}^{cNotediscouraged: Heb. broken}He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.
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Biblical prophecies and the ‘end times’

DAN000 General Introduction to the Book of Daniel
General introduction to the book of Daniel, a major prophetic text of the Old Testament. The article lays the historical, literary, and theological foundations necessary for understanding this apocalyptic book, addressing its structure, authorship, main themes, and exegetical debates concerning its dating and reliability.

Daniel 1.1-6 (King James Version) :
In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it.And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of Shinar to the house of his god; and he brought the vessels into the treasure house of his god.And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king’s seed, and of the princes;^{aNotethe wine…: Heb. the wine of his drink}Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king’s meat, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king.Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:
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Reliability of the Scriptures and other doctrinal topics

PLA005 La quatrième plaie : les mouches venimeuses
Cet article traite de la quatrième plaie d'Égypte, les mouches venimeuses, et explore la distinction divine entre Israël et l'Égypte. Dieu protège Israël tandis que Pharaon, inflexible, commence à négocier.

Exodus 8.16-28 (King James Version) :
And the LORD said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch out thy rod, and smite the dust of the land, that it may become lice throughout all the land of Egypt.And they did so; for Aaron stretched out his hand with his rod, and smote the dust of the earth, and it became lice in man, and in beast; all the dust of the land became lice throughout all the land of Egypt.And the magicians did so with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not: so there were lice upon man, and upon beast.Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said.And the LORD said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh; lo, he cometh forth to the water; and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me.^{aNoteswarms…: or, a mixture of noisome beasts, etc}^{bNotea division: Heb. a redemption}^{cNoteto morrow: or, by to morrow}^{dNotecorrupted: or, destroyed}Else, if thou wilt not let my people go, behold, I will send swarms of flies upon thee, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people, and into thy houses: and the houses of the Egyptians shall be full of swarms of flies, and also the ground whereon they are.And I will sever in that day the land of Goshen, in which my people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there; to the end thou mayest know that I am the LORD in the midst of the earth.And I will put a division between my people and thy people: to morrow shall this sign be.And the LORD did so; and there came a grievous swarm of flies into the house of Pharaoh, and into his servants’ houses, and into all the land of Egypt: the land was corrupted by reason of the swarm of flies.And Pharaoh called for Moses and for Aaron, and said, Go ye, sacrifice to your God in the land.And Moses said, It is not meet so to do; for we shall sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians to the LORD our God: lo, shall we sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians before their eyes, and will they not stone us?We will go three days’ journey into the wilderness, and sacrifice to the LORD our God, as he shall command us.And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: intreat for me.
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Exorcisms

MIR021 Healing of a mute man possessed by a demon
Le miracle de Matthieu 9.32-33 décrit la guérison d'un homme muet par Jésus, suscitant l'émerveillement de la foule. Ce texte met en lumière la puissance de Jésus sur les forces démoniaques.

Matthew 9.32-33 (King James Version) :
As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.
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Healings

MIR019 Healing of the woman with the issue of blood
L'article explore l'histoire d'une femme souffrant de saignements, guérie par sa foi en touchant le vêtement de Jésus. Cet acte manifeste la puissance de guérison et la compassion de Jésus envers ceux qui croient en lui, comme rapporté dans les Évangiles de Matthieu, Marc et Luc.

Mark 5.25-34 (King James Version) :
And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.
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History of the Bible

BIB000 The Incredible Odyssey of the Transmission of the Bible
This article explores the thousand-year transmission of the Bible, its translations and its cultural impact. It highlights the efforts of many individuals and concludes on the spiritual importance of the Bible.

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BIB002 The Writing and Compilation of the Texts of the Old Testament
This article examines the complex composition of the Old Testament, from oral transmission to written compilation. It covers various sections of the Hebrew Bible, such as the historical books recounting the history of Israel and the poetic books offering reflections on faith. The prophetic texts are also analyzed, highlighting the prophets' calls to repentance. The impact of these texts, at first limited to the Jewish people, is now worldwide.

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BIB006 The Dead Sea Scrolls
The article details the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls near Qumran. Found by a Bedouin in the 1940s, these scrolls revolutionized the understanding of biblical texts. Their release was delayed for political and technical reasons, but these manuscripts shed unique light on ancient texts.

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Contradictions

CTD063 The Pharisees or the Scribes
Cet article aborde une apparente contradiction biblique entre les pharisiens et les scribes dans les Évangiles, et explique comment ces différences reflètent des perspectives distinctes mais complémentaires des auteurs bibliques sur l'opposition à Jésus.

Luke 11.14-16 (King James Version) :
And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.
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Pierre's Ministry

ADA000 The Acts of the Apostles
Introduction à une série d'études sur les Actes des Apôtres, prolongement naturel de l'Évangile de Luc. L'article présente la démarche historico-théologique adoptée : contextualisation des événements, mise en parallèle avec les épîtres pauliniennes, établissement d'une chronologie. Les deux figures centrales, Pierre et Paul, structureront l'étude. L'objectif est de retracer la naissance et l'expansion de l'Église depuis Jérusalem jusqu'au monde méditerranéen, sous l'action du Saint-Esprit.

Acts 3.1-10 (King James Version) :
Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.And all the people saw him walking and praising God:And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
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Historical notes

INF002 The Pharisees
The Pharisees, who appeared after the Maccabean revolt (165 BC), were an influential religious group of ancient Judaism. Devoted to the written and oral Torah, they believed in the resurrection and remained close to the people. Often in conflict with Jesus in the Gospels, they nevertheless produced figures such as Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea. Their teachings founded rabbinic Judaism after the destruction of the Temple in AD 70.

Matthew 23.23 (King James Version) :
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
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INF004 The Romans
This article traces Roman rule over Israel from 63 BC to AD 135. It presents the key figures of power at the time of Jesus’ ministry: Pontius Pilate, Herod Antipas and Caiaphas. It mentions the destruction of the Temple in 70 and the transformation of Jerusalem into Aelia Capitolina under Hadrian, providing essential historical context for understanding the Gospels.

Luke 23.12 (King James Version) :
And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.
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INF010 The unpronounceable name of God
YHWH, God's proper name in the Hebrew Bible, consists of four Hebrew consonants (the Tetragrammaton). Its exact pronunciation is unknown because ancient Hebrew does not write vowels. Out of respect for the third commandment (Ex 20:7), Jews replace it with 'Adonai' or 'Ha Elohim'. Translated as 'Kyrios' in Greek and then as 'the Eternal' in Protestant Bibles, this name appears nearly 6,800 times in the Old Testament.

Exodus 20.7 (King James Version) :
Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
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INF011 The land of Canaan
The land of Canaan, corresponding to present-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon and parts of Jordan and Syria, is described in the Bible as 'the most beautiful of all lands'. Inhabited by the Canaanites, Amorites, Hittites and Philistines, it is the land promised to the Hebrew people. Two stages, separated by 470 years, mark its conquest: Abraham's arrival, followed by Joshua's conquest after captivity in Egypt and wandering in the wilderness.

Ezekiel 20.6 (King James Version) :
In the day that I lifted up mine hand unto them, to bring them forth of the land of Egypt into a land that I had espied for them, flowing with milk and honey, which is the glory of all lands:
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INF014 The monk Dionysius Exiguus
Dionysius Exiguus, a learned fifth-century monk, created the Anno Domini (AD) dating system, which is still used worldwide. He translated Greek canonical texts into Latin and helped unify the Christian calendar, notably the date of Easter. His calculations nevertheless contain inaccuracies, particularly concerning the year of Jesus' birth and the date of 25 December, the latter inherited from the Council of Nicaea (325). His legacy remains fundamental to the history of Christian chronology.

Luke 2.8-12 (King James Version) :
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
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INF030 The Synod of Jamnia
The Synod of Jamnia (Yavneh), held toward the end of the 1st century AD, marks a major turning point in the history of Judaism. After the destruction of the Second Temple in AD 70, the rabbis gathered under the leadership of Rabban Yohanan ben Zakkai to reorganize Judaism, debate the Hebrew biblical canon and make crucial liturgical decisions, laying the foundations of rabbinic Judaism centered on the Torah, prayer and the synagogue.

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INF038 YHWH
The article details the tetragrammaton YHWH, the sacred name of God in Judaism, which underscores the uniqueness of God and his relationship with Israel.

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INF043 The Deuteronomist Source
The Deuteronomist source (D) is one of the four hypothetical sources of the Torah according to the documentary hypothesis. Associated with the Book of Deuteronomy, it is distinguished by a homiletic style, a theology of the covenant and an insistence on the centralization of worship in Jerusalem. Dated to the 7th century BC, it is linked to the religious reforms of King Josiah and also influences the historical books from Joshua to 2 Kings.

1 Samuel 1.1 (King James Version) :
Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite:^{aNoteyearly: Heb. from year to year}
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INF045 The Tanakh
The Tanakh is the canon of the sacred Scriptures of Judaism, corresponding to the Christian Old Testament. Its name is an acronym formed from its three sections: Torah (Pentateuch), Nevi'im (Prophets) and Ketuvim (Writings). Written mainly in Hebrew with a few passages in Aramaic, it forms the theological, moral and liturgical foundation of Judaism and the common roots of the Jewish and Christian traditions.

1 Kings 1.1 (King James Version) :
Now king David was old and stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he gat no heat.^{aNotestricken…: Heb. entered into days}^{bNoteLet there…: Heb. Let them seek}^{cNotea young…: Heb. a damsel, a virgin}^{dNotecherish…: Heb. be a cherisher unto him}
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INF063 The Jewish Prophetic Tradition
The Jewish prophetic tradition rests on the writings and teachings of the prophets, messengers of God chosen to guide the people of Israel. It is characterized by social criticism, the call for justice, the denunciation of idolatry and messages of eschatological hope. The great prophets such as Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel profoundly influenced Jewish theology, biblical literature and universal ethical values.

Hosea 1.1 (King James Version) :
The word of the LORD that came unto Hosea, the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel.
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Word of a Friend

PDA018 The Gloria Funicular Disaster
The article discusses the Gloria funicular disaster in the light of a similar biblical account, stressing the need for repentance and the importance of the salvation of the soul according to the teachings of Jesus.

Luke 23.28-31 (King James Version) :
But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck.Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us.For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?
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La vie de Jésus jusqu'à 12 ans 3 études

Le début du ministère en Galilée 1 étude

De la 2ème à la 3ème fête de Pâque 1 étude

Prophéties bibliques et “fin des temps” 1 étude

Fiabilité des Écritures et autres thèmes doctrinaux 1 étude

Exorcismes 1 étude

Guérisons 1 étude

Histoire de la Bible 3 études

Les contradictions 1 étude

Ministère de Pierre 1 étude

Notes historiques 10 études

Parole d'un Ami 1 étude

The life of Jesus up to the age of 12

The beginning of the ministry in Galilee

From the second to the third Passover festival

Biblical prophecies and the ‘end times’

Reliability of the Scriptures and other doctrinal topics

Exorcisms

Healings

History of the Bible

Contradictions

Pierre's Ministry

Historical notes

Word of a Friend