September 8 70: On the secular calendar, Jerusalem is sacked by the 60,000 troops of Titus' Roman army after a six month siege. Over a million...
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This Day, April 22, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
April 22 404: Emperors Arcadius and Honorius limit the opportunities of Jews to serve the Empire when they issue the following: "We decree that the...
This Day, June 11, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
JUNE 11 1509: Marriage of King Henry VIII of England and Katherine of Aragon. Before marrying Henry, the Spanish made him promise that he would...
This Day, September 6, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
September 6 3761 B.C.E.: The first day of the Hebrew Calendar. "The epoch of the modern Hebrew calendar is Monday, October 7, 3761 BCE, being the...
This Day, December 24, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
December 24 1166: King Henry II of England and Duchess Eleanor of Aquitaine gave birth King John of England, the brother of Richard the Lionheart...
This Week in AG History — Feb. 13, 1943
Assemblies of God Evangelist Minna Seaholm felt called to bring the gospel to the soldiers preparing to be sent overseas during World War II, but...
This Day, March 27, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
March 27 347: Traditional birthdate for Jerome, the priest and theologian best known for the creation of the Vulgate Bible, the Latin translation...
This Week in AG History — Feb. 5, 1984
Frank and Helen Boyd played key roles in the early development of the Assemblies of God Bible schools, not only as instructors and mentors, but in...
If American history read like the Bible
If the Bible exposes the flaws of our spiritual forefathers, why should American history cover up the failings of our founders?