Category Archives: life in Jesus’time
A BUMPER CROP . . .
ILAN, THE GARDENER When we approach the final days of life, our mind tends to wonder what it was all for. We aren’t the same as we once were. We experience physical pain and have endured emotional loss along the … Continue reading
MARCUS, A ROMAN PRISON GUARD . . .
I am a soldier, first and foremost. I serve Rome as part of the military, but my main job is to make sure that the prisoners remain alive until they come to trial. Most of them are thieves. Some have … Continue reading
TAX MAN . . .
My name is Levi. My occupation has me right on the same level as prostitutes and traitors. In the eyes of my fellow Jews, I am nothing more than someone who sells his soul to the devil. I’m a tax … Continue reading
PURVEYOR OF OILS & HERBS . . .
In Jesus’ time, there was little regard for women. The traditions and laws of the Jews were extremely hard on them. They were allowed to be in the Outer Court of the temple, so they could see and hear what … Continue reading
RELIGION IN THE TIME OF JESUS . . .
I went to a Lutheran high school many years ago. One of the subjects was “Classical Culture,” which dealt with religion and culture before and after Christianity. The Greeks and Romans had countless gods and goddesses. It seems as though … Continue reading
OVADYA – A SLAVE . . .
Slavery has been around for centuries. For most, it means putting yourself aside and taking care of others. Some might consider it an occupation, but for most of us, we’ve been purchased like cattle to do the menial tasks that … Continue reading
DAILY LIFE IN JESUS’ TIME . . .
Today, I’m breaking away from my daily narratives of those who may have lived in the time when Jesus lived among them. How they lived, what they believed, how they interacted, what problems did they face – all contribute to … Continue reading
RACHEL, THE WEDDING PLANNER . . .
The young couple had just finished the ritual of marriage. Weddings in Cana were nothing to sneeze at. The party could last for seven days or more, so this could mean considerable expense for the family. It was a social … Continue reading
MAHALA, THE LEPER – OUTCAST . . .
I was only a young man when the dreaded disease began to take over my body. Prior to that horrible time in my life, I had been strong and healthy. People looked up to me. I was honored by many … Continue reading
A GIRL NAMED HADASSAH
Where I live, women- especially young ones, are treated as inferior. Their main purpose in life is to be enslaved by their male counterparts, produce children and be keepers of the household. It isn’t much different being part of a … Continue reading
THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH . . .
DAMIEN – THE BLACKSMITH I’m a Roman citizen. Roman soldiers were a commonplace on our streets. Even those of us who were considered part of the infrastructure of the city, were enslaved in a manner of speaking. The Romans taxed … Continue reading
SECONDHAND WITNESS – CALEB
My home is near the small town of Bethlehem. It is noted for the many sheep that roam across the land in search of greener pastures. The life of a shepherd might be considered by some as one of the … Continue reading
THE YEARS IN BETWEEN . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The season of Lent will soon be upon us, with the celebration of Ash Wednesday on February 18th. The word “Lent,” is derived from an old English word “Lencten,” which pertains to … Continue reading
GIVE UP YOUR RICHES . . .
The story of Jesus’ ministry and time on earth is rich in events of everyday living. Some stories are in the Bible, some are made up, but through this series I’m simply trying to imagine what it would be like … Continue reading
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