"Ur of the Chaldees" by David Down

"Ur of the Chaldees" by David Down [LQ]

Do you ever notice that our Jewish friends are usually quite prospered? While we don't know their secret today, we do know the secret of their ancestor, Abraham. Let's find out as we visit the ur of the Chaldees, Abraham's home town.

Date Posted: 20 Jan 2011
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SERIES INFORMATION
Digging Up the Past
Every year experienced public lecturer and writer, David Down, conducts a study tour to the places of great interest in the Middle East that prove the Bible correct. This DVD series chr... [more]

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