Edom

Egypt now known as the Arab Republic of Egypt is bordered by Israel, the Gulf of Aqaba, the Red Sea, Sudan and Libya. Since 1000BC Egypt became a dominate nation with one of the longest recorded histories of any modern country. As part of the cradle of civilization ancient Egypt developed some of the earliest forms of literature, agriculture, organized religion, urban development and style of government. Egypt 's cultural heritage became an important part of its national identity. With its…

When contemplating the deposition of your remains after death, there is a wealth of questions to ask and decisions to make. If you're a Christian and you're considering cremation, the question that is probably uppermost in your mind is how God feels about it and what the Bible has to say on the topic. Therefore, we will examine Scripture and other avenues, to help you determine if God is for or against cremation. History of Cremation Cremation has gone through periods of preference throughout…

Space seems to be a simple concept, but many people having varying ideas of what the term actually means. In the article “Space”, Thomas Tweed tackles the true definition of religious space. Tweed rejects the idea that space is “a preexisting static container isolated from other spaces” or “a void to be filled” (118). Instead, Tweed describes sacred spaces as differentiated, kinetic, and interrelated. Jerusalem holds deep significance to three of biggest religions in the world. The city is home…