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Biblical History

What is Biblical History?

Biblical history examines the people, places and periods behind the biblical record using historical and textual evidence.

What this hub covers

  • The historical setting of biblical figures and events
  • Christian origins and the apostolic period
  • Where evidence supports, complicates or is silent on the text

Subtopics and key entities

  • Christian origins
  • The Twelve Apostles
  • Textual evidence
  • Jesus of Nazareth
  • Jude Thaddeus

Videos in this topic

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Spirituality and Comparative Religion

The Abrahamic Religions — One Origin, Three Paths

Judaism, Christianity and Islam traced back to their shared origin in Abraham, following the lives of Moses, Jesus and Muhammad and the paths their communities took.

14 Aug 2026Related book: The Star & the Crescent

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Biblical History

Intercessor — Biography of Jude Thaddeus

An introduction to the book Intercessor, covering the life, mission and faith of Saint Jude Thaddeus, one of the original Twelve Apostles.

12 Aug 2026Related book: Intercessor — Biography of Jude Thaddeus

Books in this topic

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Biblical HistoryAvailable now

Son of Man

A clear and reverent biography of Jesus of Nazareth, tracing his ministry as teacher, healer and prophetic voice, and his message of repentance, compassion and inner renewal.

Cover of Intercessor
Biblical HistoryAvailable now

Intercessor

Biography of Jude Thaddeus

A portrait of Saint Jude Thaddeus, one of the original Twelve Apostles, and his preaching of the Gospel amid adversity and persecution.

Knowledge entries in this topic

Biblical History

Who was Jude Thaddeus?

Jude Thaddeus is named among the twelve apostles. What scripture records about him is brief; most of his memory comes from later tradition.

23 Aug 20265 min read

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