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  • Category: Ancient History
  • Founded: Apr 12, 2000
  • Language: English
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Welcome to a discussion on the Bible from an Historical Perspective.

This list is for those who are interested in conversations concerning the Biblical
world and the ancient history described within
the pages of scripture.

Topics are drawn from both the Old and New Testament and include politics, religions, culture, events, people, geography, languages and translation, chronologies, archaeology and more. Beginning to 400AD.

We offer something for everyone. Stimulating discussions, reoccuring ABH facts and archaeolgy updates.

Current members include professional and non-professional scholars, historians,writers, researchers,students, and those with a particular interest in this area.

All posts must meet the scope of
this list. Presentation of topic-acceptable personal papers or published works are welcome. Inclusion of references and supporting materials is encouraged.

Absolutely non-denominational. No Prophesying. No Proselytizing.
No Church, Denomination or Religion specific promotion allowed.

List is moderated. Good list manners are strictly enforced.
Subject content is rated acceptable for all ages.

For more information, contact list moderator.
AncientBibleHistory-owner@yahoogroups.com

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Gen 3:15 as redactional?
As pointed out, the attempt to apply an allegorical interpretation to Gen 3:15 leads to some absurd interpretations.  Upon further reflection, I now think
Posted - Sun May 27, 2012 3:10 am
LM Barre
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Re: Antony, Cleopatra, Arab and Jew - Josephus
... Ethel. Greek was the lingua franca of the Roman Empire. ... I know what you mean, in the early days of the Commodore I immersed myself in Machine Language,
Posted - Sat May 26, 2012 12:10 pm
Jon Smyth
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Eve as indeed deceived
Here is the verb used to describe what the serpent did to Eve: This verb (the Hiphil of נָשָׁא, nasha) is used elsewhere of a king or god misleading his
Posted - Sat May 26, 2012 3:06 am
LM Barre
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Re: Eve allegorically interpreted
The serpent's cunning is symbolic of a superlative cunning, being driven by lust, agressively seeking gratification. You over-interpret the symbolism too
Posted - Sat May 26, 2012 12:39 am
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Re: The negative portrayal of Eve
... Rather than just saying the same thing over and over can you refer knowledgeably to one of the redemtpive sacrifices from one of the other major religions
Posted - Fri May 25, 2012 4:26 pm
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