The Dividing Wall

In the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, Gentiles were not permitted to enter the inner courts; they could only move within the area designated as the “Court of the Gentiles.” Between the Court of the Gentiles and the Jewish “Court of Israel,” there was a high dividing wall with four entrances and steps. At each entrance, […]

Mamertine Prison

The Mamertine Prison, known as Tullianum in ancient Roman times, is an ancient Roman prison built around the 8th century BC, making it older than the city of Rome itself. It is located in the Roman Forum (Comitium), on the northeastern slope of the Capitoline Hill, facing the Senate House (Curia) and the Imperial Fora […]

Background on the Book of Ephesians

The Book of Ephesians has many characteristics that differentiate it from other Pauline epistles. This letter rarely mentions other individuals, contains no personal greetings, and lacks private messages between the sender and recipients. While all other Pauline letters respond to specific issues faced by their audience, Ephesians addresses no particular problems. It seldom refers to […]

The Roman Empire’s Postal System

Augustus established the Cursus Publicus, the Roman public postal system, for official correspondence, utilizing the extensive network of Roman roads. Messengers wore distinctive leather postal hats, and chariots were equipped with boxes for carrying mail. In urgent cases, relay horses could deliver letters up to 800 kilometers in a single day. The development of Roman […]

Roman Roads

The saying goes, “All roads lead to Rome,” but do you know why? Roman roads were a crucial part of ancient Rome’s infrastructure. Their construction began around 500 BC and expanded with the Roman Republic and later the Roman Empire. These roads provided convenient transportation routes for the Roman army, officials, and civilians, and greatly […]

The Impact of the Book of Romans

Because his plans to visit the Roman church were repeatedly hindered, Paul could only visit them by writing a letter instead. As a result, the truths of the Gospel expounded in this epistle not only edified the Roman church of his day but have also built up God’s church throughout all generations. Let’s look at […]

Background on the Book of Romans

The New Testament is comprised of historical accounts and epistles. The historical accounts include the four Gospels, which describe how God prepared salvation through His Son to restore humanity to its original created purpose. The Book of Acts details how the Holy Spirit led the apostles to spread the Gospel and establish the church, known […]

Pauline Epistles

Pauline Epistles (referred to as the “Scriptures of the Dharma King Baolu” in Tang Dynasty Nestorianism) are letters written by the Apostle Paul to various churches regarding their internal situations or in response to inquiries about doctrine. These letters explain many difficult questions concerning Christian doctrine and clarify theological principles. They are crucial documents of […]

The Burial Site of Abraham’s Family: The Cave of Machpelah in Hebron

Hebron is one of the largest cities of biblical times and is currently considered one of Judaism’s four holy cities. Located in the West Bank, it is a holy city for both Jews and Muslims, and was the first capital of the Davidic kingdom. The place name Machpelah originally means “double” or “sheepfold” and is […]

Hebron (Place of Alliance)

Hebron is an ancient city in the Judean mountains, built seven years before Zoan in Egypt (Numbers 13:22). It is located about 30 kilometers (19 miles) south-southwest of Jerusalem, at an elevation of over 900 meters (3,000 feet). This city is unique as one of the oldest continuously inhabited towns in the Middle East. In […]