The story of the Jewish people begins not in Europe or Russia, but in the dusty hills of Canaan—today’s Israel and Palestinian territories—where a man named Abram was called by the Lord to leave Ur and follow Him to a promised land. God’s covenant with Abraham (Genesis 12, 15, and 17) forms the backbone of…
Debunking the Myth – Modern Palestinians Are Not Descendants of the Canaanites or Philistines
One of the most persistent and politically charged myths in the modern Middle East conflict is the claim that today’s Palestinian Arabs are the direct descendants of the ancient Canaanites—or alternatively, the Philistines. This narrative, often repeated in political and activist rhetoric, serves to challenge the historical connection between the Jewish people and the land…
Francis Schaeffer Encounters a Young Jewish student
Francis Schaeffer (1912–1984) was a Presbyterian pastor, theologian, and Christian philosopher whose influence shaped a generation of believers to think deeply about faith, culture, and truth. With his distinctive goatee, knickers, and thoughtful gaze, Schaeffer became a prophetic voice to a church drifting toward superficiality and cultural irrelevance. He founded L’Abri (“The Shelter”) in the…
Worldview Comparison Series: Biblical Christianity vs. Judaism
Judaism is one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions, tracing its origins back over 3,000 years to the patriarch Abraham, who is considered its founder. God’s covenant with Abraham (Genesis 12:1–3) laid the groundwork for a chosen people through whom the Messiah would eventually come. Key figures in the development of Judaism include Moses, who…