<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Thesourtruth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thesourtruth]]></description><link>https://kdmdirect.wixsite.com/thesourtruth/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:03:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thesourtruth.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Jewish Presence &#38; City States]]></title><description><![CDATA[Numerous Jewish kingdoms did not exist throughout the Middle East and Mesopotamia. Instead, Jewish political autonomy outside of the Levant (the area of ancient Israel and Judea) was concentrated in a few specific locations and time periods. The main historical Jewish political entities were the ancient Israelite and Judean kingdoms in the Levant. However, several other Jewish states and self-governed communities rose and fell in different parts of the Middle East and surrounding regions....]]></description><link>https://www.thesourtruth.com/post/jewish-presence-city-states</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69018a74ed0505ad4a2aee70</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 03:31:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>9543953786 Kluzner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where were the Arabs during the time of Jesus?]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the time of Jesus, Arabs were not a single unified group but rather a collection of diverse tribes, nomads, and organized kingdoms with different customs, languages, and religions. These groups were spread across the Arabian Peninsula, the Levant, and surrounding desert regions. Major Arab groups and kingdoms Nabataeans: This powerful civilization is the most prominent Arab group that would have been known in the region during Jesus's life. Territory: They controlled a kingdom centered...]]></description><link>https://www.thesourtruth.com/post/where-were-the-arabs-during-the-time-of-jesus</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69018a44db647af5d94acdee</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 03:30:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>9543953786 Kluzner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Territory Past - Present Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The territory of the ancient Kingdom of Judah corresponds to areas within modern-day Israel and the West Bank, encompassing the Judean Mountains and Negev Desert. Its capital, Jerusalem, was centrally located within the kingdom. Key modern-day locations Israel: The ancient kingdom's territory includes Jerusalem, Beersheba, and the Judean Mountains. West Bank: Much of the former territory of Judah is in the West Bank, particularly the areas around Bethlehem, Hebron, and Jericho. Negev Desert:...]]></description><link>https://www.thesourtruth.com/post/territory-past-present-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69018a1715073ecb9431cbe0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 03:29:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>9543953786 Kluzner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israel &#38; Judah]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the Bible, the united monarchy lasted for about 80 years (c. 1012–931 BCE) before splitting. The northern Kingdom of Israel then lasted for about 200 years until 722 BCE when it was conquered by the Assyrians. The southern Kingdom of Judah continued for a longer period, lasting about 350 years until 587/586 BCE when it was destroyed by the Babylonians.  United Monarchy: Approximately 80 years (c. 1012–931 BCE) under Kings Saul, David, and Solomon. Northern Kingdom of Israel: Approximately...]]></description><link>https://www.thesourtruth.com/post/israel-judah</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690189c0ed0505ad4a2aed3c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 03:28:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>9543953786 Kluzner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[King David's Reign]]></title><description><![CDATA[David's 40-year reign established the united monarchy and Israel's prominence in the region. Unification of Israel: Following the death of King Saul, David was anointed king of Judah. After a civil war, he was recognized as the king over all 12 tribes, uniting the northern and southern parts of the country. Conquest of Jerusalem: David captured the Jebusite city of Jerusalem and made it his political and religious capital. The city was renamed the "City of David". Relocation of the Ark of the...]]></description><link>https://www.thesourtruth.com/post/king-david-s-reign</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6901898cb583987b8267a3ad</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 03:27:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>9543953786 Kluzner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timeframe of Key Religious Figures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Estimated timeframes for each figure: Gilgamesh (c. 2700–2500 BCE): The semi-mythical King of Uruk, his supposed historical reign is believed to have been approximately 2700 BCE. Noah (c. 2500–2000 BCE): Based on biblical genealogies, the Great Flood associated with Noah is estimated to have occurred around 2344 BCE, though dates vary widely. Abraham (c. 2100–1800 BCE): The patriarch of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Abraham's life is estimated to have occurred sometime during the Middle...]]></description><link>https://www.thesourtruth.com/post/timeframe-of-key-religious-figures</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6901892515073ecb9431ca40</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 03:26:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>9543953786 Kluzner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Rise of Monotheism]]></title><description><![CDATA[**Opening Scene: The Ancient Covenant** Thousands of years before the rise of Islam, the patriarch **Abraham** stands beneath the desert sky. From his lineage spring two great lines: **Isaac**, father of Jacob (Israel), and **Ishmael**, ancestor of the Arabs. According to Abrahamic tradition, **Israel**—Jacob’s given name—became the progenitor of the *Children of Israel (Bani Isra’il)*, mentioned **43 times in the Quran**, remembered not as a state but as a people chosen for divine guidance...]]></description><link>https://www.thesourtruth.com/post/the-rise-of-monotheism</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690188cced0505ad4a2aeba8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 03:24:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>9543953786 Kluzner</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>