Eben De Jager
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Eben De Jager

South Africa

@eben-de-jager

AuthorTheologian
PhD New Testament
Member since Jun 20, 2023
South Africa
211 published articles

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

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Balaam and angel with donkeys painting

The Strange Story of Balaam and the Talking Donkey in the Bible

The story of Balaam and the talking donkey is one of the strangest accounts in the Old Testament.

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White dove and angels in classical painting style

What Happens to the Soul After Death According to the Christian Faith?

What happens to the soul after death is an enduring question humankind has been pondering for millennia.

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Earth cracked with glowing volcanic fissures

Are We Living in the End Times? Christian Eschatology Through the Ages

In the earliest days of Christianity, people believed they were living in the end times.

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Betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot

Is Judas Iscariot a Misunderstood Figure?

Most Christians associate Judas Iscariot with betrayal and greed, but in recent decades, an alternative view has resurfaced.

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Christ mosaic over illuminated manuscript pages

5 Common Ways to Study the Bible

There are many ways to study the Bible, and each method has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on the study's objective.

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Jesus heals a paralyzed man

What Language Did Jesus Really Speak?

Many Christians assume Jesus spoke Hebrew. Hebrew, however, was not a commonly spoken language at that time, so what language did Jesus speak?

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Balaam and the Angel, by Gustav Jäger

What the Book of Numbers Reveals About Faith and Failure

The Book of Numbers relates the story of Israel’s 40-year sojourn in the desert after leaving Sinai shortly before they entered the Promised Land.

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Testament and Death of Moses, by Luca Signorelli

The Final Words of Moses & Other Key Passages From Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy is the last book of the Pentateuch. The name means “second law,” and the book details events shortly before the Israelites entered Canaan.

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pierre poiret dispensationalism

The Controversial Framework of Dispensationalism Behind the Rapture

Dispensationalism is a framework of biblical interpretation prevalent in evangelical circles that influences theology, particularly eschatology and ecclesiology.

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Medieval angel holding keys, millennium text

Why the Millennium Is the Most Debated Prophecy in Christianity

The millennium refers to a significant timeframe in Christian eschatology, but views on what happens during that period and when it occurs widely differ.

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Mennonite family and Amish youth composite

The Mennonites vs. the Amish: Key Differences Explained

The Mennonites and Amish share the same origin, but soon, seemingly small differences resulted in a split into these two distinct groups.

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Jesus and Holy Grail chalice

Can Christians Drink Alcohol or Not? Traditions and Scripture Don’t Fully Agree

The Bible is frustratingly ambiguous on the use of alcohol. So, can Christians drink alcohol according to scripture and tradition?

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