It is written: “So Joshua conquered all the land: the mountain country and the South and the lowland and the wilderness slopes, and all their kings; he left none remaining, but utterly destroyed all that breathed, as the LORD God of Israel had commanded.” (Joshua 10:40) Despite Joshua’s claim that he “utterly destroyed all that... Continue Reading →
The Phoenician Empire
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) The powerful Phoenician Empire was a formidable power in the distant Old Testament history. Comprised primarily of the Canaanite nations of Tyre and Sidon, the name "Phoenician" was given by the Greeks. While at times allied with Israel, they were often enemies and in open hostility with God's people. The Bible... Continue Reading →
Utterly Destroy?
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) One of the greatest struggles people have with the Bible is based on the misunderstanding that God commanded Joshua to commit genocide against the Canaanites. Several I have studied with believe that the Bible teaches this concept, and I know that at one time I did also. In fact, when I... Continue Reading →
Could The Native Americans Be Descendants Of The Hebrews?
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Throughout the years, there has been speculation that the Native American peoples are the descendants of the Hebrews. When Christopher Columbus first "discovered" America, he and his crews found a large population of people already inhabiting the land. Is it possible that these Native Americans are the descendants of the Jews?... Continue Reading →