20 Jun 2018 The Gibeah Incident: Ancient Israel’s First Civil War Over a Concubine By Cam Rea History & Tradition 0 The first civil war among the tribes of Israel broke out over the Gibeah incident, which was between the Israelite confederation and the tribe of Benjamin. While this incident is normally placed towards the end of the book of Judges, Chapters... Read More
30 May 2018 The Battle of Mount Gilboa: King Saul’s Defeat and Death By Cam Rea History & Tradition 0 The Battle of Mount Gilboa (circa 1050 BC) was a turning point in Israel’s military and political history. The Israelite and Philistine armies would once again engage in exchanging bloodshed. However, the reason as to why the Philistines marched... Read More
25 May 2018 Gender Equality in the Ancient World? By MartiniF History & Tradition, Family & Relationships 0 In discussions about gender in the ancient world, women seldom seemed to be portrayed in a good light. In Ancient Greece, women were described as dogs, demons and degenerates. Semonides of Amorgos (circa 7th century BC), a popular poet in his time,... Read More
23 May 2018 Challenges of Infant Mortality in Ancient Egypt: Amulets, Spells and the Divine—Part II By anand balaji History & Tradition 0 Among all the perils that the ancient Egyptians battled through their use of religion and magic, none came close to the poignant and desperate prayers they made to save the lives of their offspring. In a time when the lack of proper medication and... Read More
21 May 2018 Challenges of Infant Mortality in Ancient Egypt: Disease, Death and Deliverance - Part I By anand balaji History & Tradition 0 Family came first in ancient Egypt. Be it the royal household or the commoner on the street, the bond between parents and their children was considered sacred. Right through the Old Kingdom period down to the New Kingdom and beyond, various kinds... Read More