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Lecture Notes: Biblical Kingdoms and History
Key References and Statistics from Biblical Texts
Assyrian: Mentioned 118 times in Mormon.
Babylonian: Appears 286 times in 252 verses.
Persian: 29 times in 25 verses.
Greek: 12 times in 12 verses.
Romans: 12 times.
Israel: Most frequently mentioned, 2,565 times in 2,293 verses.
Major Biblical Kingdoms
Canaanites and Philistines: Inhabited the land promised to Abraham.
Kingdom Definition:
King
People
Territory
Laws
Religion
Origins and Lineages
First Kingdom: Nimrod in Genesis 10, postFlood, descendants of Noah's sons: Ham, Japheth, and Shem.
Cushites: Descendants of Cush, potentially linked to Ethiopians.
Genesis 14: Mentions Melchizedek, king of Salem.
Exodus and Priests
Exodus 19 (56): God promises Israel will be a "kingdom of priests" if they obey.
1 Peter 2 (49): Christians are described as a "royal priesthood."
Egypt and Historical Context
Egypt as a Cradle of Civilization:
Periods of Ancient Egypt:
Prehistoric and Early Dynastic Periods
Old Kingdom (Age of Pyramids)
Middle Kingdom
Noted for achievements in architecture, art, and culture.
Mesopotamia: Referred to as a cradle of civilization, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Other Civilizational Cradles: Include the Nile Valley, Andean Coast, Mesoamerican Gulf Coast.
Theological and Kingdom Interactions
God's Plan: Reconciliation of humanity back to God despite sin.
Examples of God's Protection:
Moses and Jesus' survival from rulers' decrees to kill male children.
Modern Reflections and Historical Studies
African and Other Histories:
African influence and history often overlooked; some ancient civilizations in Africa had significant achievements.
Liberation Theology: Emphasizes the importance of recognizing African lineages and history.
Additional References
Books and Resources:
Timeline of Biblical and historical events.
Rose Publishing for educational resources on biblical history.
Historical Figures and Events:
Anwar Sadat: Embraced African heritage, recognizing connections with black Americans.
Suggestions for Further Study
Explore Dynasties of Egypt: Discover pharaohs and events aligned with biblical narratives.
Study of NonBiblical Histories: Recognize the richness of other global histories and their interactions with biblical accounts.
Lecture Notes: Biblical Kingdoms and History
Key References and Statistics from Biblical Texts
Assyrian: Mentioned 118 times in Mormon.
Babylonian: Appears 286 times in 252 verses.
Persian: 29 times in 25 verses.
Greek: 12 times in 12 verses.
Romans: 12 times.
Israel: Most frequently mentioned, 2,565 times in 2,293 verses.
Major Biblical Kingdoms
Canaanites and Philistines: Inhabited the land promised to Abraham.
Kingdom Definition:
King
People
Territory
Laws
Religion
Origins and Lineages
First Kingdom: Nimrod in Genesis 10, postFlood, descendants of Noah's sons: Ham, Japheth, and Shem.
Cushites: Descendants of Cush, potentially linked to Ethiopians.
Genesis 14: Mentions Melchizedek, king of Salem.
Exodus and Priests
Exodus 19 (56): God promises Israel will be a "kingdom of priests" if they obey.
1 Peter 2 (49): Christians are described as a "royal priesthood."
Egypt and Historical Context
Egypt as a Cradle of Civilization:
Periods of Ancient Egypt:
Prehistoric and Early Dynastic Periods
Old Kingdom (Age of Pyramids)
Middle Kingdom
Noted for achievements in architecture, art, and culture.
Mesopotamia: Referred to as a cradle of civilization, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Other Civilizational Cradles: Include the Nile Valley, Andean Coast, Mesoamerican Gulf Coast.
Theological and Kingdom Interactions
God's Plan: Reconciliation of humanity back to God despite sin.
Examples of God's Protection:
Moses and Jesus' survival from rulers' decrees to kill male children.
Modern Reflections and Historical Studies
African and Other Histories:
African influence and history often overlooked; some ancient civilizations in Africa had significant achievements.
Liberation Theology: Emphasizes the importance of recognizing African lineages and history.
Additional References
Books and Resources:
Timeline of Biblical and historical events.
Rose Publishing for educational resources on biblical history.
Historical Figures and Events:
Anwar Sadat: Embraced African heritage, recognizing connections with black Americans.
Suggestions for Further Study
Explore Dynasties of Egypt: Discover pharaohs and events aligned with biblical narratives.
Study of NonBiblical Histories: Recognize the richness of other global histories and their interactions with biblical accounts.