Historical background Naomi was an Israelite woman living in Israel “in the days when the judges ruled”. That is the period roughly between 1300 and 1050 BC (see timeline), when the Israelites already lived in the land...
Biblical persons
What is the life story of Mary Magdalene?
Historical background Mary Magdalene is mentioned 12 times in the New Testament, but very little is known about her. She is probably named “Magdalene” to distinguish her from other women, since...
