Dialogue w Traditionalist “Hurt” by Traditionis Custodes

Ancient Hebrews & writing

alphabet

ancient Egypt

ancient Hebrew

ancient Hebrew language

ancient Hebrews

ancient Israel

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ancient Jews

evolution of language

Paleo-Hebrew alphabet

Pentateuch

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Proto-Sinaitic script

Torah

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Abraham, Warring Kings of Genesis 14, & History

Last updated on: July 31, 2021 at 1:05 pm By Dave Armstrong

Genesis 14:1-3, 14 (RSV) In the days of Am’raphel king of Shinar, Ar’ioch king of Ella’sar, Ched-or-lao’mer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goi’im, [2] these kings made war with Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomor’rah, Shinab king of Admah, Sheme’ber king of Zeboi’im, and the king of Bela (that is, Zo’ar). [3] And all these joined forces in the Valley of Siddim (that is, the Salt Sea). . . . [14] When Abram heard that his... Read more

Battle of Siddim

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Pope St. Clement of Rome & Papal Authority

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:45 am By Dave Armstrong

This is a reply to an article from a (Reformed) Protestant apologist, Matt Hedges, entitled, “Does Clement of Rome’s Letter to the Corinthians Prove Papal Authority?” (7-27-21). His words (every single one is cited) will be in blue. ***** One of the earliest examples in church history appealed to by Roman Catholic apologists is when Clement (bishop of Rome at the time) wrote a letter to the Corinthians settling a disruption which had taken place there. Basically what had happened... Read more

Fathers of the Church

Papacy & Infallibility

apostolic succession

Bible & Papacy

biblical authority

biblical ecclesiology

patristic ecclesiology

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Was Sodom Destroyed by a Meteor in Abraham’s Time?

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:45 am By Dave Armstrong

The material formerly here has been re-worked, modified, and edited and is now included only in my book, The Word Set in Stone: How Archaeology, Science, and History Back Up the Bible (Catholic Answers Press: March 15, 2023, 271p). Photo credit: Deg777 (1-15-07). The archaeological site of Tall el-Hammam, Jordan, overlooking the Jordan Valley: one of the largest sites in the Levant at over 62 acres. It is believed by some to be the Middle Bronze age site of Sodom [Wikimedia Commons... Read more

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Abraham & Hebron: Archaeology Backs Up the Bible

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:45 am By Dave Armstrong

The material formerly here has been re-worked, modified, and edited and is now included only in my book, The Word Set in Stone: How Archaeology, Science, and History Back Up the Bible (Catholic Answers Press: March 15, 2023) *** Photo credit: Large stones at the base of the Abrahamic period gate complex in Hebron [public domain / Watch Jerusalem] *** Read more

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Abraham, Salem, Mt. Moriah, Jerusalem, & Archaeology

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:45 am By Dave Armstrong

The material formerly here has been re-worked, modified, and edited and is now included only in my book, The Word Set in Stone: How Archaeology, Science, and History Back Up the Bible (Catholic Answers Press: March 15, 2023) *** Photo credit: “Pool Tower” in Jerusalem, dated at 1800 BC (within Abraham’s lifetime) [Holy Land Photos page / Image courtesy of www.HolyLandPhotos.org] *** Read more

Abraham sacrificing Isaac

Abraham

Abraham & Jerusalem

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Abraham’s Shechem Lines Up With Archaeology

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:45 am By Dave Armstrong

The material formerly here has been re-worked, modified, and edited and is now included only in my book, The Word Set in Stone: How Archaeology, Science, and History Back Up the Bible (Catholic Answers Press: March 15, 2023) *** Photo credit: The Sebek-khu Stele, dated to the reign of Senusret III (reign: 1878–1839 BC), records the earliest known Egyptian military campaign in the Levant. The text reads “Then Sekmem fell, . . .”, where Sekmem is thought to be Shechem. [public domain / Wikimedia... Read more