Author: Shalem John

Birth: 29.03.1840 Death: 01.09.1901 Native Place: Ohio, United States Place of Vision: Lucknow, India Isabella Thoburn was an American Missionary who set a precedent for single women to enter missionary enterprise. Born in a Christian family and raised in God’s fear, Thoburn had remarkable parents of faith. Her mother’s teaching that ‘we are all on earth to serve and not to be served’ had a significant impact on her life later. She graduated from Wheeling Female Seminary, Virginia, and then worked as a teacher for several years. However, a letter from her brother James Thoburn brought a turning point in…

The Book of Jude is one of the shortest books in the New Testament, comprising a single chapter of twenty-five verses, yet it is remarkably rich in theological depth, moral exhortation, and spiritual insight. Traditionally attributed to Jude, who identifies himself as “a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James” (Jude 1:1), the letter provides a passionate warning against false teachers and emphasizes the necessity of contending for the faith. Despite its brevity, Jude stands out for its vivid imagery, authoritative tone, and a keen awareness of the dangers facing the early Christian community. Authorship and Historical Context…

The Book of Revelation, also known as the Apocalypse of John, is the final book of the Christian Bible and occupies a unique position in both theological and literary contexts. Its name, “Revelation,” derives from the Greek word apokalypsis, meaning “unveiling” or “revelation,” signifying the disclosure of divine mysteries previously hidden from humanity. Traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, the work is widely believed to have been composed during the late first century CE, around 95–96 CE, during the reign of the Roman Emperor Domitian. This period was marked by intense persecution of Christians, and the text reflects a community…