First Impressions of Egypt- Stereotypes, Religion & Tourism

I traveled to Egypt and had a blast! Really, it’s a place that you must visit. The people, Cairo, Alexandria, and the 5,000 year old cultural history shouldn’t be missed. You can catch my impressions of Egypt here and here. I’ve got an exciting story about one man and his wife who are helping to get food the hungry of Egypt next week, so stop by for that.

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Mary of Nazareth

Her name means stubborn and rebellious. Her occupation was a wife, mother, and homemaker. She was a refugee in Egypt. She was from the tribe of Judah, from the lineage of King David. Her religion was firstly Judaism then later Christianity. She’s referenced in the Gospels and in Acts 1. In the New Testament she only speaks 4 times. Clues about her life are elusive, so scholars must take what they can from Hebrew Scriptures, first century Mediterranean texts, the New Testament, and archaeological digs.

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