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The Kurds
This article is about the Kurds - their history and way of life.
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Count, Count, Weigh, Divide
It took a miracle to overthrow Sauron, and Iluvatar's intervention in the War of the Ring may have come on the heels of successive pre-emptive moments which served as warnings to Sauron that his time in Middle-earth was about to come to an end.
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Choosing the Best of Spain's Riviera
The Costa Brava and Costa Blanca are among Spain's most attractive Mediterranean beach areas, with a wide variety of coastal scenery, charming towns and activities.
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Cyrus the Great Builds an Empire
Creating the largest empire then known in history, Cyrus defeated the Assyrians, the Lydians, and the Babylonians, inaugurating 200 years of Persian rule.
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The Last Stand of the Spartans
The most famous of all holding actions in military history where 300 Spartans made an Alamo of a mountain pass in Greece.
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Zechariah's Vision of the Horns
The eight visions Zechariah saw occurred in 520 B.C and relate to events regarding the nation of Israel.
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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are one of the Seven Wonders of the World along with the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.
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Feast of Purim
The Feast of Purim is also known as the Feast of Lots . . .
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The Middle East Before Islam
The Middle East has been the source of numerous pagan religions, and the birthplace of four monothesistic religions.
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Bone Masons of Our Body – the Osteoblasts
Osteoblasts are the bone masons of our body. They lay down the bone in health and in injury. Get to know them better......
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Cyrus the Great
A quick history of Cyrus the Great, a man of mysterious background who conquered many Near Eastern kingdoms to form the Persian Empire, sent the Jews home from captivity
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Sennacherib's Siege of Jerusalem 701 BC
The most fearsome ancient peoples failed to destroy Jerusalem, forcing Sennacherib to return to Nineveh with the overdue tribute paid by Hezekiah of Judah.
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The Post-Exilic Bible Books
An overview of the history and content of the six post-exilic books of the Old Testament - Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi
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Vision of the Lampstand and Olive Trees
In this vision the lampstand relates to the seven-branched candlestick used in the temple known as the Menorah and the olive trees are the two witnesses in Revelation 11.
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What Really Happened at Thermopylae
What really happened at Thermopylae is unfortunately not as full of romance and valiance on the part of the Spartans as what was portrayed in the movie 300.
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Jerusalem Times: 31 May 33AD
Would the "Jerusalem Times" have reported on the events of Pentecost? 25 drachmas will let you discover what was reported.
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Leadership Traits of Cyrus the Great
Cyrus II founded the Persian Empire through strong personal leadership that demonstrated boldness, innovation, toleration, efficient organization, and wisdom.
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Good Friday and Purim (Part 2)
The Jews triumph over their enemies and begin the yearly celebration of Purim!
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Frank Miller's 300 and the Classical Tradition
Frank Miller's graphic novel 300 faithfully depicts the Spartans who fought at Thermopylae, according to accounts from authors such as Xenophon, Herodotus, and Plutarch.
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Pentecost: Experiences with the Holy Spirit
The Biblical account of the first Pentecost interspersed with the writer's experiences and commentary
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The Gentiles in the Psalms
A look at the Gentiles and their salvation as found in the Psalms, just one of many themes, or doctrines, contained in the book of Psalms.
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