Eben is a public speaker, author, and Christian apologist with a special interest in eschatology.
Areas of Expertise
How Did the Canon of the New Testament Take the Shape It Has Today?
Establishing the canon of the New Testament was not a quick and easy process.
The Mysterious Life of Moses From Slave Child to Deliverer
Several events associated with the Israelites' exodus from Egypt symbolize salvation. As such, Exodus is key to the narrative of salvation in Christ.
What King David Whispered to Solomon Before His Death
1 Kings 2 relates the last instructions David gave to Solomon. It deals with matters of faith and vengeance.
How One Man Changed the Bible With Verse Numbers
How did the verses in the Bible come about? It was a simple task, but translators still dealt with discrepancies after the divisions were created.
How Elisha Succeeded His Master and Became a Prophet
Elijah and Elisha were two of the most notable prophets of ancient Israel. Their tale of succession in 2 Kings is inspiring and significant.
Do the Bible’s Creation Accounts Contradict Each Other?
Many Bible skeptics point to the creation accounts in Genesis 1 and 2 as blatant contradictions that undermine the veracity of the scriptures.
The Biblical Story of Josiah, the King Who Abolished Idolatry
Many Christians consider King Josiah the best king Judah ever had for his reforms, which abolished idolatry in his nation.
The Fierce Edomites Who Traced Their Lineage to Isaac
The Bible describes the Edomites as a fierce and brutal enemy of Israel, and yet, the Edomites traced their lineage back to Isaac.
The Book of the Mysterious Prophet Malachi Who Warned Against Apathy
Malachi is the last of the Minor Prophets and the last in the historical sequence.
The New Testament Mentions Tithes 7 Times, but What Does It Say?
The New Testament mentions tithes seven times, and not once is it an instruction to give tithes.
The Story of Saul, the Doomed Biblical King
King Saul was the first king of Israel and, unfortunately, also the first to show that God's warnings against a monarch in Israel were justified.
What Did Jesus Really Look Like?
Most Christians imagine Jesus as a Caucasian, long-haired, bearded man, but this is not how artists always depicted him. So, what did Jesus look like?