Traveling safely underwater in an enclosed airtight capsule had been a dream of man for millennia. Although various plans and designs for a watercraft capable of accomplishing this were being drawn as early as the 1500s, reportedly the first actual prototypical submarine—a crude, oar-powered rowboat-like affair—was built in 17th-century England. Once the possibility of beneath-the-waves … Lire la suite
On January 3, 2022, people in Arizona witnessed a unique spectacle. A Boeing B-52H Stratofortress, or at least its 160-foot-long fuselage, was hitting the road. The bomber in question, B-52H 61-0009, known as Damage Inc. II, had served the U.S. Air Force actively from 1961 to September 25, 2008, when it was retired to the … Lire la suite
A rock inscription from the Jordanian desert invokes Jesus Marek Dospěl March 30, 2022 0 Comments 700 views Share Is this ancient rock inscription the earliest evidence of Christianity in Arabia? Photo: Courtesy of the Badia Epigraphic Survey Project. Before the emergence of Islam in the early seventh century, Arabia was home to a different … Lire la suite
Samaria’s Iron Age palace Megan Sauter March 29, 2022 2 Comments 13922 views Share Samaria Palace. This reconstruction shows the façade of the bit hilani palace at Samaria. Built by King Omri, this palace served as the residence of the kings of Israel in the Bible. Photo: Courtesy Alec Chapman. What did the palace of … Lire la suite
Israelite attitudes toward dogs Ellen White March 29, 2022 55 Comments 63133 views Share Dogs in the Bible were not well loved. To be called a dog was to be associated with evil and low status. Therefore it is surprising that Caleb, one of the great Hebrew spies, means “dog” in Hebrew. Pictured is a … Lire la suite
Linda Hope (Illustration by Randy Glass Studio) Linda Hope is the eldest daughter of legendary comedian Bob Hope. A producer and writer, she worked with her father for many years and produced the Emmy Award–winning 1993 TV special Bob Hope: The First 90 Years. With co-author Martha Bolton she recently published Dear Bob: Bob Hope’s … Lire la suite
Examining the structure of Jesus’s speeches in the Gospel of Luke Nathan Steinmeyer March 28, 2022 0 Comments 410 views Share Painting of Saint Luke by Giorgio Vasari, 1570–1571. Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. The three Synoptic Gospels (the Gospel of Matthew, the Gospel of Mark, and the Gospel of Luke) all share … Lire la suite
Eyes of the Fleet over Vietnam: RF-8 Crusader Combat Photo-Reconnaissance Missions by Kenneth V. Jack, Casemate, 2021, $39.95. The Navy and Marine Corps F-8 Crusader community was known for stratospheric morale despite the speedy Vought’s reputation as a pilot killer. But “Last of the Gunfighters” remains the ’sader’s lingering image, even though the type retired … Lire la suite
State pianificando la vostra prossima vacanza e state cercando una destinazione perfetta? Belle spiagge, ricca storia, ottima cucina e luoghi interessanti sono ciò che desiderate. Se fosse così, l’isola greca di Paro potrebbe essere il vostro posto ideale. L’isola di Paro si trova nel mezzo del famoso gruppo di isole delle Cicladi. Senza dubbio, Paro … Lire la suite
Eunuchs in the Bible What is a eunuch in the Bible? Megan Sauter March 26, 2022 51 Comments 89802 views Share But he said to them, “Not everyone can accept this teaching, but only those to whom it is given. For there are eunuchs who have been so from birth, and there are eunuchs who … Lire la suite
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