We’re about to propose a concept that won’t be popular with Jews or Christians—but that’s precisely why the deception will be effective.Continue Reading

First, we’re going to take a look at one of the enduring mysteries of Bible prophecy—the identity of Mystery Babylon. If you’ve read the Book of Revelation, you’ve noticed a three-chapter gap between the armies assembling for the battle of Armageddon (Revelation 16:16) and a gruesome sacrificial feast (Revelation 19:17–21)Continue Reading

In an earlier article we described the akiti festival at ancient Ur, a festival that involved ritual circumambulation of the fields. This practice dates to at least 2500 BC. We speculated that it may have originated even earlier than that, based on the spiral wall around the summit of Mount Hermon.Continue Reading