Eben De Jager
Eben is a public speaker, author, and Christian apologist with a special interest in eschatology.
Articles by Eben De Jager
How Did the Remains of St. Mark End Up in Venice?St. Mark the Evangelist ministered and became a martyr in Alexandria, Egypt, around 68 CE. So, how did his remains end up in Venice?
The Terrifying Behemoth of the Book of JobJob 40 presents the behemoth as an imposing and powerful creature comfortable in an aquatic environment.
Job 40 presents the behemoth as an imposing and powerful creature comfortable in an aquatic environment.
Are Christians Still Required to Follow Old Testament Law?The answer to whether Christians are required to keep to Old Testament Law is much more complicated than it seems.
The answer to whether Christians are required to keep to Old Testament Law is much more complicated than it seems.
How Was the Bible Written?The Bible, as the sacred text of the largest religion on Earth, has had the greatest impact on humanity of any religious text.
The Bible, as the sacred text of the largest religion on Earth, has had the greatest impact on humanity of any religious text.
Sacred Geography, Real and Mythical Locations in the BibleFrom the Holy Land to the Tabernacle, the range of sacred geography and holy places differs in size and significance.
From the Holy Land to the Tabernacle, the range of sacred geography and holy places differs in size and significance.
Why Is the Story of Tamar in the Old Testament So Shocking?One of the most tragic events recorded in the Old Testament is the story of Tamar in 2 Samuel.
What Are the Names of God in the New Testament?Some of the names of God in the New Testament have their roots in Old Testament names, others are unique.
Some of the names of God in the New Testament have their roots in Old Testament names, others are unique.
The Three Types of Tithes in the BiblePaying tithes is a practice older than the ancient Israelite nation. But what is a tithe, and what types of tithes does the Tanakh expect?
King Ahab, the Biblical Villain and Military PowerbrokerMost Christians know Ahab as one of the most evil kings of Israel who, along with his wife Jezebel, led the Israelites to worship Baal.
Most Christians know Ahab as one of the most evil kings of Israel who, along with his wife Jezebel, led the Israelites to worship Baal.
The Disturbing Canaanite God Moloch in the BibleThe Bible associates Moloch, a Canaanite god, with despicable acts such as infant sacrifice, but was there more to this deity?
The Dramatic Rise and Fall of the MoabitesThe Bible presents the Moabites as enemies of Israel throughout their history; one of their kings even sacrificed his son to overcome an Israelite alliance.
The Bible presents the Moabites as enemies of Israel throughout their history; one of their kings even sacrificed his son to overcome an Israelite alliance.
The Worship of the Canaanite God Baal in the BibleThe Bible presents Baal as a false god that the Israelites had to avoid. Yet, they often went into apostasy and worshiped him.
The Bible presents Baal as a false god that the Israelites had to avoid. Yet, they often went into apostasy and worshiped him.