Tower of babel

The tower of Babel story is familiar but could be better understood. Dr. Michael Heiser explores what really happened and its implications.

The legendary Tower of Babel is said to have been the largest construction endeavor of antiquity. Its goal being to build a tower that reached the heavens, myths tell how the gods disliked this new level of human ambition, so they confused their languages to prevent the tower’s completion. (Babylon, Babylonian Empire)

The painting is about the Tower of Babel. The story is from the Bible, and it tells how the people of the world tried to build a tower to reach heaven. God was not happy with this, and he confused their language so that they could not understand each other. The people had to stop building the tower, and they were scattered all over the world. The painting shows the tower under construction, with people working on it. There are also people on the ground, some of whom are running away from the…

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The "Little" Tower of Babel by Pieter Bruegel the Elder and details.. Bruegel’s paintings are filled with miniature figures. Here he depicts the construction of the tower of babel, showing it bein…

A highly detailed, realistic scene depicting the Tower of Babel from the Bible. The tower, immense and architecturally complex, rises towards a cloudy sky. The construction is a blend of ancient Middle Eastern styles, with intricate stone work and busy workers climbing and building. The atmosphere is chaotic, with groups of people arguing, gesturing, and looking confused, symbolizing the...

At the Direktorenhaus Museum in Berlin this past week, a solo exhibition of detailed architectural drawings by Virginia-based artist Benjamin Sack (previously) opened to the public. Titled Labyrinths, the collection of new works features vast cityscapes comprised of impossible inner geometries. The maze-like urban maps reference musical compositions and various symbols found in cosmology. OftenContinue reading "Impossible Cityscapes by Benjamin Sack Draw Inspiration From Cartography and…

Get a behind-the-scenes tour into the ancient world!You’ve heard many Bible stories hundreds of times, but how many behind-the-scenes details are you missing? A little context is all you need to discover the rich meaning behind the stories of Scripture. That’s what the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible provides. Every page is packed with expert insight into the customs and culture of the Bible to bring to life the ancient world of Scripture. Available in NIV and NKJV translations.Watch the…