Reflections on ’13 Days’
I recently re-watched the movie ’13 Days’ with my brother. It’s a historical drama about the Cuban Missile Crisis, and a movie which I personally found fascinating (viewers beware: it’s rated PG-13 for brief strong language). Admittedly, not everyone would…
The History of the Church by Century
NOTE: see the article ‘The History of the World by Century’ for a similar article on world history. In order to understand history, it is necessary to develop a framework or ‘pegboard’ on which to attach people, places, and events….
Timeline: Biblical History
An ongoing effort in my own biblical studies is to be able to visualize the storyline of the Bible using timelines. I’ve dabbled in timelines for literally years – and I’d like to share with you my ‘Biblical History Master…
The Four Key Dates of Human History
I recently published ‘The History of the World by Century.’ By listing the key events of every century, we can better understand the flow of human chronology. But even this simple list might be intimidating. There are so many centuries…
The History of the World by Century
In order to understand historical events, it’s necessary to have two types of ‘grids.’ One grid is the geographical grid: you need to know geography and where things are, in order to make sense of events. The other grid, which…
Six Reasons to Read Military History
Military history can be riveting, filled with stories of vast armies and dramatic battles. It can also be depressing, reading page after page of carnage, innocent lives destroyed, and the inevitable suffering of war. Either way, however, I’ve come to believe that it’s important and valuable to read.
A Summary of the Second Punic War
The Second Punic War, which was fought two hundred years before the birth of Christ (in the years 218-201 BC), was the equivalent of the Second World War for the ancient world.
Lessons from Stonewall Jackson
After reading the life of Thomas ‘Stonewall’ Jackson last year, in the exceptional book by S. C. Gwynne, I’ve been reflecting on Jackson and the lessons that we can learn from his personal life. (1) Jackson was always ready. Many…
Why We Feel Disconnected from History
When I was a child, I remember how I felt disconnected from history. Even then, I loved the subject: I was fascinated by ancient times and faraway places. Still, I couldn’t get past the feeling that I was disconnected from…
Timeline: Israel’s Divided Kingdom
After spending months studying the books of First and Second Kings, I’m pleased to share with you a resource that I hope will be helpful for your own biblical study: a timeline of the divided kingdom. While you can view…
