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Why Do Some Societies Develop into Complex, Modern Civilizations While Others Do Not? Numbers 36.

Just before the Israelites moved into the Promised Land, a group of tribal leaders came to Moses with a question. All had agreed that the daughters of Zelophehad would inherit the land that was to have been assigned to their father. But the leaders of their tribe feared that if those daughters should marry outsideContinue reading “Why Do Some Societies Develop into Complex, Modern Civilizations While Others Do Not? Numbers 36.”

Economy of the City. Genesis 34:20-21.

Everybody’s got to eat. And find shelter. And pay bills. The fact is, you need money. Even if you don’t want money, you need it. How does one amass wealth? By selling something for which people will pay. This is true whether you live in a culture based on barter and trade, or whether youContinue reading “Economy of the City. Genesis 34:20-21.”

SABER RATTLING. Ezekiel 21:3-5.

The term “saber rattling” is one of those phrases you hear on the news or perhaps in a college classroom. It sounds sophisticated, but probably confuses half the audience. But you can figure it out using context clues. What is a saber? It’s a sword. Why rattle a sword? As a threat. Dictionary.com offers thisContinue reading “SABER RATTLING. Ezekiel 21:3-5.”