Michael Huffman
Michael is a teacher and writer in Bible and Christian Theology. He has been a youth director, pastor, high school Religious Education teacher, and Bible lecturer in various contexts for most of his adult life. He enjoys good conversation, listening to stories, learning about other cultures and religions, playing with his four children, cooking, hiking, and archery.
Articles by Michael Huffman
Who Were the Essenes, the Original Collectors of the Dead Sea Scrolls?The discovery of Dead Sea Scrolls was one of the most important archeological finds of the twentieth century. But who put them in those caves?
How Did the Romans Become the Rulers of Judea?Unlike some empirical powers who controlled Judah and Israel before them, Rome was invited into Judea as a liberator.
Unlike some empirical powers who controlled Judah and Israel before them, Rome was invited into Judea as a liberator.
What Was the Biblical Role of Herod the Great?Known by Bible readers as the villain of the Christmas story, Herod the Great was a shrewd politician and prolific architect.
Known by Bible readers as the villain of the Christmas story, Herod the Great was a shrewd politician and prolific architect.
The Return of Jesus in Islam? What Muslims BelieveChristians believe that the resurrected Jesus will someday return. Though Jesus in Islam escaped the Crucifixion, Muslims share the belief that he will come back.
Christians believe that the resurrected Jesus will someday return. Though Jesus in Islam escaped the Crucifixion, Muslims share the belief that he will come back.
Are There Hierarchies of Angels and Demons in the Bible?Creatures of the spiritual world interact in complex ways in the Bible. There is evidence that some of these beings have more power than others.
Creatures of the spiritual world interact in complex ways in the Bible. There is evidence that some of these beings have more power than others.
What Does the Bible Say About the Fate of Angels and Demons?The Bible references the activities of spiritual beings frequently. But what does it say about what the future of angels and demons?
How Angels and Demons Interact with Humans in the BibleIn the Bible, angels and demons influence human life in unexpected ways. Discover what Scripture really says about these spiritual beings.
In the Bible, angels and demons influence human life in unexpected ways. Discover what Scripture really says about these spiritual beings.
Everything You Need to Know About the Ten CommandmentsThe Ten Commandments are an influential part of Western moral consciousness. How is this list of laws presented in the Bible?
Who Is Lilith and Did Adam Have a Wife Before Eve?Gaps and clues in the Genesis creation stories have invited speculation that Adam had a wife named Lilith before Eve was created. Who was she?
Gaps and clues in the Genesis creation stories have invited speculation that Adam had a wife named Lilith before Eve was created. Who was she?
Who Was the Only Sole-Ruling Queen in Biblical History?Athaliah is the only queen in biblical Israel’s history who ruled by herself. But readers may find her story intriguing for other reasons as well.
What Does the Bible Say About Polygamy?Marriage exclusively between two individuals is often associated the Western world with Judeo-Christian norms. But the Bible never explicitly forbids polygamy.
Marriage exclusively between two individuals is often associated the Western world with Judeo-Christian norms. But the Bible never explicitly forbids polygamy.
Why Is Goliath Killed Twice in the Bible?Despite the fame of David’s sling and stone, the Hebrew Bible says that David killed Goliath twice—once by sling and again by sword. Why?
Despite the fame of David’s sling and stone, the Hebrew Bible says that David killed Goliath twice—once by sling and again by sword. Why?