Accordion

Xenophon The Greek historian, essayist, and military expert Xenophon (ca. 430-ca. 355 BC) was the most popular of the Greek historians. He facilitated the change from the Thucydidean tradition of history to rhetoric. The son of Gryllus of the Athenian deme of Erchia Xenophon was of aristocratic background and means. He studied under Socrates. Married […]

Joseph Joseph was born in Jerusalem in 37 CE as the son of Matthias, a man from priestly descent, and a mother who claimed royal blood. Stated differently, he was born as a Sadducee and an aristocrat (the two main sects in Jesus’ time were the Sadducees and the Pharisees, both are bad.  The Apostle Paul

Socrates Socrates (469-399 B.C.) was a classical Greek Athenian philosopher. Credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy, he is an enigmatic figure known chiefly through the accounts of later classical writers, especially the writings of his students Plato and Xenophon and the plays of his contemporary Aristophanes. Many would claim that Plato’s dialogues are

Satan/Lucifer The name, Lucifer, means “day star,” or “son of the morning.” But his name was changed to Satan when he was kicked out of heaven. Lucifer was a magnificent being, but pride overtook his heart, and sin cost him everything. Lucifer is one of three archangels mentioned in Scripture, the other two are Michael

Samuel Samuel was the son of Elkanah and Hannah.  He grew up under Eli, who was the priest at Shiloh. Samuel served a variety of roles in Israel: he was a prophet, the last Judge, and a military leader.  He was widely recognized throughout the country (1 Sam 3:20).  His home was in Ramah, where he