by communication | May 13, 2024 | Latest News
Historical studies of the books of Samuel, along with archaeological findings, allow us to approach the time period in which the biblical narratives about the origins of the monarchy are situated. The book of Judges, in chapters six through nine, alludes to a series...
by communication | May 13, 2024 | Latest News
The name Zion dates back to the times of David. The city of David was called Zion for its fortress, referenced in the second book of Samuel: “David nevertheless captured the fortress of Zion, which is the City of David.” (2 Samuel 5:7, USCCB). This name...
by communication | Apr 18, 2024 | Latest News
In the 12th and 11th centuries BC, there was great instability in the land of Israel. The Israelite tribes fought to conquer and control their own valleys and towns against the powerful inhabitants of the area, while facing sporadic invasions by peoples from faraway...
by communication | Apr 18, 2024 | Latest News
There exists a deeply rooted tradition surrounding the events that occurred nearly 2000 years ago, though its current form has only been established for a few years: the Road to Emmaus. On Easter Monday, before dawn, a group of friends and pilgrims from around the...
by communication | Apr 17, 2024 | Latest News
A frequently employed narrative technique is the flashback: the writer or screenwriter begins by introducing the theme in its current context. But suddenly, the viewer or reader is catapulted into a jump back in time, illustrating the narrative with a series of highly...
