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That Small-fry Herod Antipas, or When a Fox Is Not a Fox

Randall Buth 01Sep1993 Articles Leave a Comment

We need to start translating “fox” with its proper Hebraic cultural meaning.

Bible TranslationCommentaryCulture and CustomsEarly Jewish Interpretation of ScriptureExposition of ScriptureFirst-century Jewish LanguagesFlora and FaunaGospel of LukeGreek LanguageHebrew LanguageHerod and the Herodian FamilyIdioms (Hebraisms; Aramaisms; Grecisms)JP #40Liz McLeodLuke 13:31-33MeturgemanMidrashRabbinic LiteratureRandall ButhSample Articles from our Premium Content (free)Sayings of Jesus

Sidebar: “Ears of Corn”?

David N. Bivin 01Jul1990 Articles Leave a Comment

Does the New Testament depict the disciples picking yellow sweet corn (maize) in firs-century Israel?

AgricultureBible TranslationDavid BivinEarly Jewish Interpretation of ScriptureEnglish Versions of the BibleFlora and FaunaFood and Food PreparationJP #27Sidebar

Fish and the Sea of Galilee

Mendel Nun [1918-2010] 01Sep1989 Articles Leave a Comment

The Sea of Galilee was the scene of most of Jesus’ ministry. Fishermen and sailors were his earliest followers, and it was to them that he first preached, standing on the shore of the lake.

CapernaumCommerce and BusinessFishingFlora and FaunaGalileeJosephus and His WritingsJP #22Life of JesusMendel NunModern IsraelParablesSea of Galilee
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  1. Joshua N. Tilton
    Joshua N. Tilton on A Goy’s Guide to Ritual Purity03Jul2026

    Hi Mark, Funny you should ask about chickens, because we have a whole article about them at this link: https://www.jerusalemperspective.com/12933/.…

  2. Mark Tilton on A Goy’s Guide to Ritual Purity03Jul2026

    Thanks Joshua, that was illuminating. I never thought about it before, but I guess meat eating would have been rare.…

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    Joshua N. Tilton on A Goy’s Guide to Ritual Purity15Jun2026

    Hi Mark, This is a great place for this type of question. If you're asking other readers probably want to…

  4. Mark Tilton on A Goy’s Guide to Ritual Purity14Jun2026

    Hi Joshua, The depth of your understanding and knowledge of these matters is exceeded only by my ignorance of them.…

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