Discover the Book Academy

https://dtbma.org/

Discover the Book Academy is a free resource to study books of the Bible, helping us to understand God’s Word more clearly through courses and lessons. This study is presented by John Barnett, a gifted teacher and minister. His historical studies background surpasses most others who teach. We have found this resource to be invaluable as we share the love of God with all of you.

Brandon Robbins talks about false teachings

Youtube has a lot of videos, some good, some not so good. Brandon Robbins is a pastor/teacher who freely shares deep spiritual insights on a myriad of subjects. This video was one that we thought very helpful in learning ways to further study the Bible accurately. Hope you gain something that will encourage you in your study.

The Deadliest Form of Fake News, and How to Identify Reliable Information

12.5.2023

No one likes to learn that there may be errors or falsehoods in their religions, traditions, churches, or personal beliefs. We should find ways to determine the accuracy of our research, use those that we trust, and seek to understand what religions teach or believe to accurately discuss or write concerning those subjects.

An article How to Identify Reliable Information, addresses this topic: 

https://www.stevenson.edu/online/about-us/news/how-to-identify-reliable-information/

 “Whether you are a journalist, researcher writer or someone in the professional fields, it is important to know how to identify real information and use it accurately. That is our real challenge in the 21st century – Lee E Krahenbuhl, Communication Studies Program Coordinator

With the infinite amount of information online, it can be difficult to decipher what is true and accurate and what is not. Once you know the trick to identifying reliable information, you can quickly determine if what you are reading is accurate or not.

What is reliable information?

Reliable information must come from dependable sources. According to UGA Libraries, a reliable source will provide a “thorough, well-reasoned theory, argument, based on strong evidence.”

 Widely credible sources include:

  • Scholarly, peer-reviewed articles and books
  • Trade or professional articles or books, magazine articles, books, and newspaper articles from well-established companies
  • Other sources like websites and blog posts can be dependable but require further evaluation.

You may be asking yourself, “what source is best for me?” Depending on the type of information you need, your sources may vary. Look at journal articles and research-based reports. This is because those types of sources typically include more information on the topic at hand.

How to identify reliable sources

What makes the source reliable?

To determine whether a source is reliable or not, you must look at certain criteria. That criteria are as follows:

Authority:

  • Who is the author?
  • What are their credentials?
  • Do they have knowledgeable experience in the field
  • What is their reputation?

Accuracy: Compare the author’s information to that which you already know is dependable.

  • Are there proper citations?
  • Is the information biased?
  • If so, does it affect research conclusions?

Coverage: Is the information relevant to your topic and does it meet your needs? Consider what you need such as statistics, charts, and graphs.

Currency: Is your topic constantly evolving? Topics in the news require sources that are up to date.

The importance of reliable information

The Internet is scattered with biased, misleading, and altogether incorrect information and that is why it is important to follow the above criteria. The importance of using reliable sources truly boils down to effective communication. If your knowledge is based on unreliable information, you will not be a trustworthy asset.

Credible communication is key in discussing a subject. That is why you should not just grab any information off the Internet. Using unreliable sources results in negative consequences.

Credibility is especially important because using unreliable data can cause questions that may undermine your reliability and may cause others to rely solely on their own opinions rather than factual data.

Using credible sources for information will increase your reputation and trustworthiness. An article by the Ivy Business Journal supports this idea by expressing that trust is a key factor in building loyalty, increasing credibility, and supporting effective communication. It is important to develop your skills in identifying reliable resources, because it will help you become an effective communicator, reader, and/or writer.

We are the World! Happy New Year!

Praying for blessings to all of you around the world. May we all come together to find what is best in each of us. Love surely is better than hate. Working together, standing together, loving together will make the difference. If you are upset about something, find your voice. Go on Twitter, Facebook, start a Website, care and share positive ideas and progressive thinking instead of crying in a corner. We can all light the place where we stand and that light will shine enough to change things.

Be blessed with much love, joy, and happiness!

Sharon & Erick

We are the world!

There comes a time when we heed a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
And its time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all

We can’t go on pretending day by day
That someone, somehow will soon make a change
We are all a part of Gods great big family
And the truth, you know,
Love is all we need

We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So lets start giving

The Works of Flavius Josephus

English: Engraving of Flavius Josephus from book
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The Works
of
Flavius Josephus

Translated by
William Whiston





 

Antiquities of the Jews

Book 1

From The Creation To The Death Of Isaac (3,833 Years)

Book 2

From The Death Of Isaac To The Exodus Out Of Egypt (220 Years)

Book 3

From The Exodus Out Of Egypt, To The Rejection Of That Generation (2 Years)

Book 4

From The Rejection Of That Generation To The Death Of Moses (38 Years)

Book 5

From The Death Of Moses To The Death Of Eli (476 Years)

Book 6

From The Death Of Eli To The Death Of Saul (32 Years)

Book 7

From The Death Of Saul To The Death Of David (40 Years)

Book 8

From The Death Of David To The Death Of Ahab (163 Years)

Book 9

From The Death Of Ahab To The Captivity Of The Ten Tribes (157 Years)

Book 10

From The Captivity Of The Ten Tribes To The First Year Of Cyrus (182 Years)

Book 11

From The First Of Cyrus To The Death Of Alexander The Great (253 Years)

Book 12

From The Death Of Alexander The Great To The Death Of Judas Maccabeus (170 Years)

Book 13

From The Death Of Judas Maccabeus To The Death Of Queen Alexandra (82 Years)

Book 14

From The Death Of Queen Alexandra To The Death Of Antigonus (32 Years)

Book 15

From The Death Of Antigonus To The Finishing Of The Temple By Herod (18 Years)

Book 16

From The Finishing Of The Temple By Herod To The Death Of Alexander And Aristobulus (12 Years)

Book 17

From The Death Of Alexander And Aristobulus To The Banishment Of Archelaus (14 Years)

Book 18

From The Banishment Of Archelus To The Departure From Babylon (32 Years)

Book 19

From The Departure Out Of Babylon To Fadus, The Roman Procurator (3.5 Years)

Book 20

From Fadus The Procurator To Florus (22 Years)

War of the Jews

Book 1

From The Taking Of Jerusalem By Antiochus Epiphanes, To The Death Of Herod The Great (167 Years)

Book 2

From The Death Of Herod Till Vespasian Was Sent To Subdue The Jews By Nero (69 Years)

Book 3

From Vespasian’s Coming To Subdue The Jews To The Taking Of Gamala (1 Year)

Book 4

From The Siege Of Gamala To The Coming Of Titus To Besiege Jerusalem (1 Year)

Book 5

From The Coming Of Titus To Besiege Jerusalem, To The Great Extremity To Which The Jews Were Reduced (6 Months)

Book 6

From The Great Extremity To Which The Jews Were Reduced To The Taking Of Jerusalem By Titus (1 Month)

Book 7

From The Taking Of Jerusalem By Titus To The Sedition At Cyrene (3 Years)

 

Flavius Josephus Against Apion

Book 2

 

Josephus’s Discourse to the Greeks concerning Hades

Chapter 1

 

http://www.biblestudytools.com/history/flavius-josephus/