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Jesus and The Dead Sea Scrolls: Are They Connected?

What’s the relationship between Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls? Can the scrolls help establish whether or not Jesus existed? The question of the Dead Sea Scrolls and Jesus came to light when the scrolls were discovered near Jerusalem. The scrolls were one of the largest archaeological findings of the twentieth century, and caused many to speculate about what they meant for Jesus and Christan theology. Keep reading to find out more about the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible.

Ebola in America: Outbreaks and New Strains

Is there Ebola in America? How did the outbreaks of Ebola in America begin, and how were they stopped? Since Ebola was discovered, there have been several outbreaks of Ebola in America. These outbreaks were of different strains and created serious health crises. Read more about the outbreaks of Ebola in America and Ebola cases in the US.

Federalist 9: The Threat of Civil Wars

What is Federalist 9? Why were The Federalist Papers concerned about interstate disputes? Federalist Paper 9 is about the issue of domestic fighting. The argument was that without the states united under a stronger central government, there was a greater risk of civil wars. Read more about Federalist 9 and the concerns about interstate disputes.

Federal Overreach: Keeping the Government in Check

What is federal overreach? How did concerns about it shape the Constitution and The Federalist Papers? Federal overreach is the idea that the federal government may be able to exert power inappropriately. The Federalist Papers aimed to address concerns about the risk of federal overreach. Read more about the issue of federal overreach and the Constitution.

The Anti-Federalist Papers: Were They Wrong?

What were the Anti-Federalist Papers? How did the Anti-Federalist Papers compare to The Federalist Papers and the new Constitution? The Anti-Federalist Papers were written in opposition to ratification of the new Constitution. They supported a more confederate form of government than the strengthened central power the United States would be with ratification. Read more about the problematic positions of the Anti-Federalist Papers.

Federalism and the Constitution: A Balancing Act

What is the relationship between federalism and the Constitution? How do the principles of federalism appear in the document? Federalism is an integral part of the Constitution. There is the separation of powers within the national government and the balance of state and federal powers. Read more about the relationship between federalism and the Constitution.

The Three-Fifths Compromise: Using Slaves for Votes

What is the Three-Fifths Compromise? How does Federalist 54 address this method of apportioning representatives in the House? The Three-Fifths Compromise was a deal struck to partially count enslaved people in a state’s population. This provided an advantage to Southern states in determining the number of House members. Read more about the Three-Fifths Compromise and Federalist 54.

Federalist Papers: Impeachment Is a Critical Check

What is the view of the Federalist Papers on impeachment? Who has the power to impeach? How is the power of impeachment discussed in The Federalist Papers? Federalist 66 is all about the power of impeachment. In The Federalist Papers, impeachment is identified as an important check on power. Read more about The Federalist Papers and impeachment, including Federalist 66.

Does Generation Loss Change How We See Jesus?

What is generation loss? How does generation loss affect the information we have about Jesus, and whether or not he was real? Generation loss is the process of how we lose information over time. In a digital age, there is less chance for generation loss. However, generation loss did contribute to many lost information and documents in the time since Jesus. So what does this mean for the Bible, and the information we have in the gospels? Keep reading to find out how generation loss may help prove whether or not Jesus was real.

Testimonium Flavianum: Does it Mention Jesus?

What is the Testimonium Flavianum? Does the Testimonium Flavianum help prove that Jesus exist? The Testimonium Flavianum is one of the writings of Josephus. In the testimonium, Josephus writes specifically about Jesus; but some critics suggest that this information may have been added in later. Keep reading to find out more about how the Testimonium Flavianum demonstrates that Jesus may have actually existed.