Monotheistic Ancient Religions - Judaism | Christianity
Resources on historical aspects of monotheistic ancient and still current religions - Judaism and Christianity.
10 Commandments From KJV Exodus Chapter 20
There is not one single universally accepted version of the 10 Commandments. This list of them comes from the King James Version of the Bible, specifically Chapter 20 of the book of Exodus.
There is not one single universally accepted version of the 10 Commandments. This list of them comes from the King James Version of the Bible, specifically Chapter 20 of the book of Exodus.
Pentecost
Pentecost is the name of a religious holiday in both Judaism and Christianity.
Pentecost is the name of a religious holiday in both Judaism and Christianity.
Important Biblical Figures
These people, who appear in the Bible, are significant enough historically that you should be familiar with them. This list is roughly chronological.
These people, who appear in the Bible, are significant enough historically that you should be familiar with them. This list is roughly chronological.
Moses
Profile of Moses based on Biblical stories about him.
Profile of Moses based on Biblical stories about him.
Moses
About.com's Guide to Judaism tells the story of Moses and explains his role in Judaism.
About.com's Guide to Judaism tells the story of Moses and explains his role in Judaism.
What Are the Ten Commandments?
What are the Ten Commandments from the Book of Exodus in the Bible?
What are the Ten Commandments from the Book of Exodus in the Bible?
Advent
Advent is the liturgical season that precedes Christmas.
Advent is the liturgical season that precedes Christmas.
Epiphany and the Magi
The connection between Christmas, Epiphany, gift giving and the (names of the) three magi.
The connection between Christmas, Epiphany, gift giving and the (names of the) three magi.
Septuagint - LXX - Greek Version of the Old Testament
The Septuagint is a Greek version of the Old Testament.
The Septuagint is a Greek version of the Old Testament.
Angel
Angel is a messenger of God.
Angel is a messenger of God.
The Chalcedonian Creed
The Chalcedonian Creed
The Chalcedonian Creed
Monophysite and Monophysitism
The monophysites are sometimes described as following the sect of Eutychianism.
The monophysites are sometimes described as following the sect of Eutychianism.
Council of Chalcedon
The Council of Chalcedon was convened by the Emperor Marcian by an edict on 17 May 451.
The Council of Chalcedon was convened by the Emperor Marcian by an edict on 17 May 451.
Deitiy
For those who may be puzzled when they don't see the words gods and goddesses, here is a glossary entry on the word deity (plural, deities), which is far more convenient for tight word counts as well as being gender-neutral.
For those who may be puzzled when they don't see the words gods and goddesses, here is a glossary entry on the word deity (plural, deities), which is far more convenient for tight word counts as well as being gender-neutral.
Queen of Sheba
The Queen of Sheba lived around 1000 B.C. and has been the source of legend ever since. She is written about in the Bible for her encounter with King Solomon.
The Queen of Sheba lived around 1000 B.C. and has been the source of legend ever since. She is written about in the Bible for her encounter with King Solomon.