We do not here enter upon a lengthy discussion of the serpent in Scripture. We know it to be a symbol of the deceitfulness of sin from the beginning. (This is not to discount its literality in the Garden, of …
It should be evident from even the most superficial reading of the book of Revelation that it was written originally to a persecuted and downtrodden community. The spirit of those early believers is reflected in two passages that are selected …
The book of Esther is seldom quoted from our platforms. It is read following the course of the Bible Companion once each year, and quite possibly it soon slips from our minds, should it be the subject of a Bible …
Year B.C. Monarch Description of Events Bible refs. Herodotus refs. 521 Darius I Overthrows the Magi plotters and other revolts. Inscription on Rock at Behistun records subjection of these by Darius. 3:90 520 Second year. Prophets Haggai & Zechariah speak …