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Salt

Quiz | by | Volume 29, Issue 6 | November – December 2023

Questions

Who was changed into a pillar of salt?

What seas were the borders of the inheritance of the land of Canaan?

With all offerings, salt had to be offered (Lev 2:13; Mark 9:49). What offering explicitly mentions that it must be seasoned with salt?

What waters failed/were cut off …

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Tarsus

Tarsus, the capital of the ancient province of Cilicia, is located near the eastern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Situated today, 10 miles (16 kilometres) inland from the sea, it served as a port city due to the Cydnus River (today the Tarsus Çayï) passing through Tarsus on its way to the sea. The river was navigable by ships from the Mediterranean coast to Tarsus.

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South African Christadelphian Summer Bible School Funding Appeal

Miscellaneous | by | Volume 29, Issue 5 | September – October 2023

Since 1982, the Pinetown ecclesia has been involved in the organising of a Summer Bible School in South Africa, which is held at the end of December each year. We have been fortunate to secure speakers from oversees on many occasions, which has added tremendous value to those attending, to enhance …

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Antioch

After Alexander’s death in 323BC, his generals, the Diadochi, divided up the territory he had conquered. Seleucus I Nicator secured the territory of Syria, and he proceeded to found four ‘sister cities’ in north-western Syria, one of which was Antioch on the river Orontes near the Mediterranean coast, a city named in honour of his father Antiochus.Today the city lies in southern Turkey.

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The Story of Israel & the Coming of Elijah

Book Review | by | Volume 29, Issue 4 | July – August 2023

On 14 May 2023, Israel celebrated its 75th Anniversary. As part of that occasion, we are pleased to announce the release of Brother Stephen Whitehouse’s new book, The Story of Israel & the Coming of Elijah. This must-read account explores Israel’s significance in God’s plan and examines how this fulfils the Scriptures.

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