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October 13, 2018
Forsaking My Father’s Religion
After years in the Muslim faith, his ultimate goal was to be a martyr in Jihad, to defend Islam. But God had a different plan. Mohamad encountered Messiah at the age of 23 in Tehran, Iran. He was immediately persecuted and fled Iran for his life. “Forsaking my Father’s Religion.” Here is a story you don’t want to miss!
October 06, 2018
Christianity in Israel in the Fourth Century
Most Christians are familiar with the book of Acts. We understand how Christianity spread through Israel and the rest of the world in the first century. But after that, we’re not so sure. This week on The Land and the Book, it’s an unusual look at Christianity in Israel in the Fourth Century. Plus, Charlie Dyer continues his devotional series, Eight Names for Jerusalem.
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Dr. Charlie Dyer
Dr. Charlie Dyer is professor-at-large of Bible at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Ill. Dyer is an Old Testament scholar as well as an authority on Middle Eastern history and religion. As a licensed guide to Israel, he has traveled extensively throughout the Middle East over the last two decades. Dyer has authored and co-edited many books and articles on the Middle East and the Old Testament. His articles have been published in Bibliotheca Sacra and Michigan Theological Journal. Dr. Dyer’s books include The Rise of Babylon, What’s Next?, The New Christian Traveler’s Guide to the Holy Land and Strike the Dragon.
Jon Gauger
Jon Gauger has been with Moody Radio nearly three decades and works with special projects. In addition to being the announcer for Moody Presents which features sermons by the Presidents of Moody, Jon is hosting and producing The Land and the Book. He writes and produces a weekly commentary, creates special documentaries, and has traveled to 30 countries covering stories for Moody Radio, or doing training work with international broadcasting partners. Jon is married to Diana, and they have two grown children-all of whom are Moody graduates. An avid photographer, videographer and reader, Jon also enjoys camping and freelance voice-over work, including audiobook projects.
Dr. Jim Coakley
Dr Jim Coakley has taught for sixteen years as professor of Bible at Moody Theological Seminary specializing in Old Testament and Biblical Languages. Prior to Moody he was involved in pastoral ministry for thirteen years. He has traveled to Israel multiple times as a tour leader and has also toured throughout Turkey. Jim is married to Gayle and they have two grown children and two grandchildren. He was a contributor to the Moody Bible Commentary and is working on a second doctoral degree through the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. He also has a special interest in how the use of technology intersects with Biblical studies and has written articles and spoken at conferences on that topic.