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Augustus
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Governors and kings during New Testament times
The first week of my New Testament introduction course often introduces some New Testament background. This includes a…
Christmas vs. the emperor–Matthew 2 and Luke 2
In many circles, editorials and sermons on the true meaning of Christmas have become a routine, perhaps almost…
A tale of two kings, Luke 2:1-20
Part of our Christmas story is a tale of two kings: one powerful in the eyes of the…