Christian History of Singapore The Portuguese were the first to arrive in Singapore and introduce the region to Christianity through Jesuit missionaries. In …
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History of Singapore
History of Singapore Small settlements have existed in Singapore for nearly 2,000 years. However, starting in the 14th century, the region was controlled by …
Golgotha
The Gospel texts identify the location where the Romans carried out crucifixions as Golgotha – which, in Latin, translates as, “Calvary.” In Aramaic, Golgotha …
The Epistles of John
In addition to his Gospel and the Book of Revelation, John wrote three epistles that are included in the New Testament known simply as 1st John, 2nd John, and …
The Book of Revelation
The Book of Revelation is considered the last book in the New Testament. It is filled with metaphors and mysteries related to future events. The imagery and …
John Exiled to Patmos
During the Roman period, Patmos was known as part of the Sporades islands, a group of remote islands used for exiling (banishing) people that were somehow …
Patmos
The island of Patmos is situated in the Aegean Sea in the eastern part of the Mediterranean, approximately 60 miles southwest of Ephesus and only about 40 miles …
Prophecies about the Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
The death by crucifixion of Jesus in the 1st century AD, including many details leading up to the event and specifics of His crucifixion story, were foretold in …
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The Tomb of Jesus
After the crucifixion of Jesus, the body was to be placed in a tomb according to the typical practice of Judea in the 1st century AD. According to the Gospels, …
Burial Practices in Roman Period Judea
The burial practices common in Judea during the Roman period followed the basic commands of the Mosaic Law, combined with the use of the local stone and …