Tag: Noah’s descendants
What Is the Origin of the Japanese and Chinese Peoples? A Biblical Perspective
The question of the origins of nations and peoples has fascinated humanity for centuries. From a biblical perspective, the origins of all nations can be traced back to the descendants of Noah’s three sons—Shem, Ham, and Japheth—following the gr...
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The Kings of Persia in the Bible: Historical and Theological Perspectives
The Persian Empire looms large in the latter chapters of the Hebrew Bible, not only as a dominant world power but as an unexpected instrument of divine will. While ancient empires like Egypt, Assyria, and Babylon are often depicted as oppressors of Israel, the kings of Persia occupy a more... -
Babylon, Persia, and the Exile: How Iran Shaped Jewish Identity
The Babylonian exile is often seen as one of the darkest moments in Jewish history—a time of destruction, displacement, and despair. Yet, it was also a transformative period, one that reshaped Jewish faith, practice, and identity in profound ways. While Babylon (in modern-day Iraq) was the setting for exile, it... -
Zion and Susa: Two Sacred Cities in Dialogue Through History
At first glance, Zion—the biblical name for Jerusalem—and Susa—the ancient royal city of Persia—seem worlds apart. One is the spiritual heart of the Hebrew Bible and Jewish tradition; the other, a seat of imperial power in ancient Iran, known from royal inscriptions and palatial ruins. Yet within the pages of... -
Apocalyptic Visions and Persian Power: Iran in the Books of Daniel and Ezra
Ancient Persia—modern-day Iran—plays a pivotal but often underexplored role in the prophetic and apocalyptic literature of the Hebrew Bible. Two books in particular, Daniel and Ezra, shed light on the complex intersection of divine vision and imperial rule. Set against the backdrop of Persian dominance, these texts offer both a... -
From Ancient Alliances to Modern Animosity: Israel and Iran in Historical Perspective
The relationship between Israel and Iran is one of the most complex and volatile in modern geopolitics. In today’s headlines, the two nations are often cast as bitter enemies—divided by ideology, religion, and regional ambition. But this adversarial stance is not rooted in an unchanging hostility. In fact, the story...
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