Tag Archives: life in Jesus' time

A BLIND MAN SEES . . .

The story of Bartimaeus is written in the New Testament book of Mark. This is a man who was blind from birth. He was rejected by the mainstream not only for the curse that overtook his life, but that he … Continue reading

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THE YEARS IN BETWEEN – HEALTH ISSUES

The average life span for the people living in Jesus’ time was between 30 and 35 years. Some made it into their 50s and if they were fortunate, they might even live as long as 80. We know that people suffered … Continue reading

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