1 The Corinthians questioned the apostleship of Paul. The phrase, "the
twelve apostles" has been used to throw doubt on his commission, for
if there were but twelve apostles, Paul could not have been one of
them. He did not have the qualifications, and Matthias was duly chosen
to fill Judas' place.... [ Continue Reading ]
25 Contestants in the Grecian games had to take an oath that they had
been ten months in training, and that they would violate none of the
regulations. They lived on a prescribed diet and exercised severe
self-restraint. The wreath or "crown" was made of the leaves of the
pine. Groves of these trees... [ Continue Reading ]