The Surly Curmudgeon

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In order to analyze the prophecies found in Ezekiel 38-39 it is essential to be familiar with the names we find in the text. The names themselves frequently have significant meanings in Hebrews. It is also helpful to understand the histories and geographical home locations of the people groups identified by these names. This helpful … Read more

A timeline of events from the beginnings of the modern Zionist movement that led to the עֲלִיָּה ʿălīyyā (migration) of European and American Jews back to Israel in the latter half of the 19th century and first half of the 20th century and the establishment of the present nation state of Israel.

Side-by-side comparison of Biblical genealogies from Luke, Matthew, Genesis, Ruth, and 1 Chronicles.

Useful tables of Biblical Weights and Measures

This article gives a succinct description of the concept of so-called “soul sleep” along with a brief history of this mistaken doctrine.

Approximate dates of events recorded in Acts, the writing of the four gospel accounts and the epistles of Paul, Peter, James, Jude, and John, the martyrdom of the apostles, and the writing of Revelation.

This chart gives a rough timeline of the apostle Paul’s life and ministry.

Table of “The Twelve” chosen by Jesus as apostles from among His disciples as listed in the gospel accounts and the book of Acts. Includes scripture references to the lists, and to the first mention of each name on the lists in each book.

A reconciliation of the various listings of the tribes of Israel found in God’s Word.