The Leap of Faith

Christ spoke as the prophets spoke, for it was the Spirit of Christ speaking through the prophets. https://theleapoffaith.org/

Could the Angel of Death in Exodus also known as the destroyer, be the same as the Angel of the bottomless pit known as Abaddon and Apollyon in the book of Revelation? Exodus 12:23 & Revelation 9:11 https://theleapoffaith.org/

The secret order of the Islamic Assassins was founded in the 11th century AD, before the Crusades, by Hasan-ben-Sabah: The Old Man of the Mountain. A remnant of the sect, called the Ismailis, have survived into modern times. Its leader today is the Aga Khan. https://theleapoffaith.org/

The history of Jerusalem after the destruction of 70 AD, the early days of Christianity, the eventual split of the Western and Eastern Church in 1054 AD, the First Crusade and the formation of the Knights Templar are discussed. https://theleapoffaith.org/

French knight Hughes de Payens, founder of the Knights Templar, travels through Europe to amass funds. Muslim leader Zengi on the rise. The Second Crusade is formed and ends in a humiliating defeat for the Christians of the West. Nur ad-Din ambitious for Damascus attacks, but is held in check by the Crusaders. Baldwin III of Jerusalem takes Ascalon. Saladin comes of age! https://theleapoffaith.org/

A summary of the life of Alexander the Great and his conquests. https://theleapoffaith.org/

The Maccabees fight against Antiochus Epiphanes and rededicate the Temple, birthing the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. https://theleapoffaith.org/

Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD. According to Flavius Josephus over a million Jews were killed and the survivors were forced to flee Judea. In memory of this tragedy Tisha B'Av is observed annually by Jews world wide as a day of mourning for the loss of the Temples and Jerusalem. https://theleapoffaith.org/

Enoch and the mystery surrounding him are discussed, as are the Book of Enoch and other legends about him. Enoch has this testimony, that he pleased God. https://theleapoffaith.org/

A summary of the destruction of the Temple of Solomon by the Babylonian ruler Nebuchadnezzar, an event which would ultimately usher in the period of Jewish history known as the Babylonian Captivity. https://theleapoffaith.org/

The history of Cyrus the Great's march on Babylon, the freeing of the Jewish refugees, and the ushering in of the 2nd Temple Period. https://theleapoffaith.org/

A brief overview of the life of Pharaoh Akhenaten and the religion he founded. Akhenaten was also the father of the famous King Tut!

This video tells the story of the construction and the dedication of the Temple of Solomon: the ancient Jewish Temple that once stood in the holy city of Jerusalem. https://theleapoffaith.org/

The story of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, as told from the Ethiopian holy book the Kebra Nagast. https://theleapoffaith.org/

A brief historical survey of the Divided Kingdom of Judah and Israel in the days following king Solomon's reign. https://theleapoffaith.org/

The Epic of Gilgamesh is an ancient Babylonian poem which asks the timeless and universal question: why are we born only to die one day? Being forced to face death, the hero of the story embarks on a quest to acquire the gift of immortality. Even though this ancient piece of literature was written thousands of years ago, its content continues to be relevant even in our modern age. https://theleapoffaith.org/

The similarities between the lives of Moses and Jesus Christ are compared. https://theleapoffaith.org/

The theology of the Garden of Eden and the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. https://theleapoffaith.org/

Noah's Ark, The Tower of Babel, the origin of writing, and the beginning of civilization may all have one thing in common! This video suggests that the Biblical Land of Shinar, could in fact be the ancient Babylonian settlement of Sumer. https://theleapoffaith.org/