(7th century BC) Biblical prophet. According to references in the Bible, Daniel was a member of the tribe of Judah, held captive in Babylon after the destruction of Jerusalem at the hands of Nebuchadnezzar. What were the names of the…
What are the four gospels and why are they so important? There are 4: Gospel of Matthew (Mt), Mark (Mc), Luke (Lk), John (Jn). They are part of Sacred Scripture and, in particular, of the New Testament. They therefore belong…
Babel is the biblical name for Babylon, an ancient city belonging to the region of Lower Mesopotamia. According to Genesis, Babel was founded by Nimrod, a powerful tyrant – Noah’s great-grandson – who opposed God. … What does the Bible…
Where was the Catholic Church born? Catholicism is a Christian religious doctrine, whose spiritual leader is at the head of the Vatican in Rome (Pope Francis). Catholicism as we know it today has its beginnings in 16th century Western Europe…
How many chapters does the book Daniel have? The Old Testament book Daniel has 12 chapters and a total of 424 verses (sum of all existing verses in all chapters). The average number of verses per chapter of this book…
How many years have passed since the de…
Who is Pastor German Ponce? Pastor German Ponce was called to the apostolic ministry in 1999, since then he carries out his missionary work in different countries, including: the United States, Mexico, Guatemala, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Bolivia, Ecuador and…
What is done on the third Sunday of Advent? Every Sunday a candle is lit and a family prayer is held. This Third Sunday of Advent the pink candle is usually lit because the messianic joy that the day of…
How much is a silver shekel worth in dollars? The Shekel was a coin that, depending on the time, weighed between 9 and 17 grams of silver. which at today’s prices would be between USD 5 and USD 9, each.…
Monotheism is the belief in the existence of a deity or supreme entity. The term comes from two Greek words: μόνος monos meaning ‘alone’, and θέος theos meaning ‘God’. What is a polytheistic and monotheistic religion? Monotheism, as we have…