Tag Archives: Babylon

Ezra 2:26, 41-42, Nehemiah 7:30, 44-45: The Sons of Korah Return From The Babylonian Captivity

Posted on May 2, 2011 by nathanalbright

When one reads the census of those who returned with Zerubbabel from the Babylonian captivity, one finds a very curious truth:  not a lot of Levites returned.  While Ezra 2:26-39 shows that 4,289 priests returned to Jerusalem, only 341 Levites … Continue reading →

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The Antikythera Mechanism and Its Calendar Implications

Posted on January 30, 2011 by nathanalbright

[Note: This essay examines some very obscure ancient technology and its implications for the calculations of lunar months, a matter of some importance in determining the timing of the biblical Holy Days.] Despite (or maybe because of) the fact that … Continue reading →

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Examining The Source Material For Genesis

Posted on January 18, 2011 by nathanalbright

When biblical historians turn their attention to the source material of Genesis, one often reads a great deal of speculation (such as various ideas about the Documentary Hypothesis, where there are supposed to be four different strands of texts that … Continue reading →

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