Wilderness of Zin, dry torrent valleys

What is a Torrent Valley?

In reading the Bible, one often comes across the expression, “torrent valley”. The Arabic word, “Wadi” is the proper name for this geographical feature that does not have a single English word to describe it. Continue reading

Does The Bible Have A Camel Problem?

A CNN website article asked, “Do camel bones discredit the Bible?” The Daily Mail in England wondered, “Do camels prove that the Bible is inaccurate?” The New York Times asserted, “Camels had no business in Genesis“. Fox News said, “Camel bones suggest error in the Bible, archaeologists say”. CNN’s religion blog famously asked, “Will camel discovery break the Bible’s back?” These were all headlines in February 2014. Perhaps you remember seeing a story like this? Continue reading