ABRAHAM’S DISTRESS at being childless was caused by his concept of the afterlife. In the Amorite culture that dominated his world, it was believed that one’s quality of life after death depended on your descendants performing a monthly ritual to provide your food and drink.

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THE TRANSITION from the rule of Saul to the kingdom of David is the focus of this week’s study. We also discuss the famous confrontation between David and Goliath of Gath.Continue Reading