About Eljoh Hartzer
Eljoh is a writer, book editor, and artist in the niche of Christianity. She holds a master's degree in Practical Theology with a specialization in Youth Work from the University of Stellenbosch. Her passion lies in developing tools that will shed light for others on matters of faith, spirituality, and living well.
Education
MTh Practical Theology, Youth Work
Stellenbosch University, 2021
PGdip Theology
Stellenbosch University, 2021
BTh Youth Work
Stellenbosch University, 2021
Areas of Expertise
About Eljoh Hartzer
Eljoh is a writer, book editor, and artist in the niche of Christianity. She holds a master's degree in Practical Theology with a specialization in Youth Work from the University of Stellenbosch. Her passion lies in developing tools that will shed light for others on matters of faith, spirituality, and living well.
Education
MTh Practical Theology, Youth Work
Stellenbosch University, 2021
PGdip Theology
Stellenbosch University, 2021
BTh Youth Work
Stellenbosch University, 2021
Areas of Expertise
Which Biblical Cities Have Archaeologists Actually Discovered?
Archaeology has brought ancient Scripture to life by unearthing real destruction layers, inscriptions, and monumental walls across the Levant.
What Does the Moabite Stone Reveal About the Kingdom of Israel?
An ancient black basalt slab carved by King Mesha offers rare insight into the Kingdom of Israel.
How 2,000 Years of Western Art Redefined the Depiction of Eve
From medieval shame to modern empowerment, trace how changing cultural views shaped the depiction of Eve across 2,000 years of Western art.
What Do the Bible and Archaeology Say About the Ark of the Covenant?
Archaeological digs at Kiriath-Jearim and biblical analysis reveal the Ark of the Covenant's grounded reality and historical fate.
Who Was the Priest-King Melchizedek and Why Does He Haunt Biblical History?
With a radical legacy that transformed Biblical theology and Dead Sea Scrolls lore, who was the mysterious priest-king Melchizedek?
What Does the Bible Actually Say About the Mysterious Nephilim?
Ancient Hebrew texts, Greek translations, and apocryphal traditions reveal the truth behind the mysterious Biblical giants known as the Nephilim.
How the Dead Sea Scrolls Transformed Our Understanding of Biblical History
The 1947 discovery of ancient manuscripts in Qumran proved a 1,000-year chain of Biblical accuracy and transformed early Jewish history.
How People Actually Lived in Ancient Israel According to Archaeology
Excavated four-room houses, ancient grains, and domestic tools reveal the daily struggles, diets, and routines of everyday life in ancient Israel.
Why the Five Barley Loaves Revealed a Brutal Class Divide in Roman Judea
In first-century Roman Judea, barley and taxes were characteristic of social standing, and Jesus’ miracles upset the status quo.
How Jesus Mimicked Moses to Organize a Revolution in the Desert
A desert miracle was actually a calculated political act. Jesus used the organizational blueprint of Moses to defy Roman authorities.
How Early Christians Used Cryptographic Catacomb Art to Evade Roman Guards
Persecuted Christians turned the Roman catacombs into canvases of resistance. See how early artists used secret visual codes to outsmart the empire.
Why Did the Disciples Drop Everything to Follow Jesus?
Ancient Judean social norms and Rabbinic traditions explain why the disciples left their nets and what it cost them.