Eben De Jager
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Eben De Jager

South Africa

Eben is a public speaker, author, and Christian apologist with a special interest in eschatology.

Education:
North West University
PhD New Testament
University of South Africa
MA Christian Spirituality
University of Johannesburg
BA (Hons) Theology
Expertise:
Theology New Testament Apologetics Church Fathers
Member since: Jun 20, 2023
Location: South Africa
Published posts: 190

Articles by Eben De Jager

The Book of the Mysterious Prophet Malachi Who Warned Against ApathyThe 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 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 KingThe 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?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?

What the Bible Really Says About the Seraphim and the Other Heavenly CreaturesWhat the Bible Really Says About the Seraphim and the Other Heavenly Creatures

Isaiah is the only book in the Bible that refers to the seraphim by that name. These enigmatic creatures serve in the direct presence of God.

The Tumultuous History of the Papacy From St. Peter to the PresentThe Tumultuous History of the Papacy From St. Peter to the Present

The Catholic Church and the Papacy may be the longest-running institutions in human history, with roots in the first half of the 1st century.

The Four Living Creatures in the BibleThe Four Living Creatures in the Bible

Ezekiel and Revelation describe four living creatures that minister around God's throne. They are hybrid beings, most with humanoid and animal parts.

How the Medieval Church Shaped the Western WorldHow the Medieval Church Shaped the Western World

The Medieval Church permeated almost every facet of society. It shaped Western culture since and left an indelible mark on humanity.

What Is Christian Science? Origins and Core BeliefsWhat Is Christian Science? Origins and Core Beliefs

Christian Science originated in the 19th-century American context. The denomination attributes its origin to a female founder and focuses on healing.

How Did the Remains of St. Mark End Up in Venice?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 JobThe Terrifying Behemoth of the Book of Job

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?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.