Eben De Jager
Eben is a public speaker, author, and Christian apologist with a special interest in eschatology.
Articles by Eben De Jager
The Disturbing Canaanite God Moloch in the BibleThe Bible associates Moloch, a Canaanite god, with despicable acts such as infant sacrifice, but was there more to this deity?
The Dramatic Rise and Fall of the MoabitesThe Bible presents the Moabites as enemies of Israel throughout their history; one of their kings even sacrificed his son to overcome an Israelite alliance.
The Bible presents the Moabites as enemies of Israel throughout their history; one of their kings even sacrificed his son to overcome an Israelite alliance.
The Worship of the Canaanite God Baal in the BibleThe Bible presents Baal as a false god that the Israelites had to avoid. Yet, they often went into apostasy and worshiped him.
The Bible presents Baal as a false god that the Israelites had to avoid. Yet, they often went into apostasy and worshiped him.
Who Are the Ancient Amorite People That Appear in the Bible?The Bible presents the Amorites as fierce enemies of Israel with despicable religious practices condemned by God. But who were they?
The Bible presents the Amorites as fierce enemies of Israel with despicable religious practices condemned by God. But who were they?
The Prayer Book That Predicted a MessiahPsalms is a compilation of poems, prayers, and songs that cover a variety of themes ranging from praise to lament, prophecy to remembrance.
Psalms is a compilation of poems, prayers, and songs that cover a variety of themes ranging from praise to lament, prophecy to remembrance.
The Bizarre Visions of the Prophet ZechariahThe Book of Zechariah contains several visions, some with bizarre imagery.
1 and 2 Chronicles in the Bible, its Themes, Passages, and History1 and 2 Chronicles are magnificently compiled works drawing from many other Biblical books and filling gaps in other historical narratives.
1 and 2 Chronicles are magnificently compiled works drawing from many other Biblical books and filling gaps in other historical narratives.
A Prophet’s Call to Place God Above Personal Comfort in the Book of HaggaiHaggai is the first book among the Minor Prophets that deals with a post-exilic perspective in Jerusalem.
The Book of Genesis (Origins, Structure, and Themes)Genesis is the Bible's book of origins, laying the foundation for the story of salvation. It contains some of the most debated accounts in scripture.
Genesis is the Bible's book of origins, laying the foundation for the story of salvation. It contains some of the most debated accounts in scripture.
Key Passages and Themes From the Book of ProverbsThe Book of Proverbs is a compilation of sayings by different people from different times with universal applicability for every age.
Themes & Key Passages From the Book of ZephaniahThe Book of Zephaniah has unique features, though the message the prophet brought to the people of Judah is like that of other Minor Prophets.
The Book of Zephaniah has unique features, though the message the prophet brought to the people of Judah is like that of other Minor Prophets.
The Dragon as Satan and Chaos in the Bible and the Near EastThe Bible identifies the dragon in Revelation 12 as Satan and the serpent.
The Bible identifies the dragon in Revelation 12 as Satan and the serpent.