Beyond 1619 – Part 2: The Black Jews and Moors of Spain. The Forgotten Exiles Before the Slave Trade
Explore Beyond 1619: the episode’s account of Moors and Black Jews exiled from Iberia and forced deportations to West Africa and São Tomé.
JOPARE MEDIAExplore Beyond 1619: the episode’s account of Moors and Black Jews exiled from Iberia and forced deportations to West Africa and São Tomé.
The Ark in three positions Dr Joseph Opare describes a vivid dream in which Noah’s Ark appears in three positions: South West, South and South East. Why did those directions stand out? What meaning does he see in the way the Ark appeared? The episode follows his account and the spiritual questions it raised. The […]
Why does Revelation list what Babylon sells? A list of goods might seem an unlikely place to look for a prophetic clue. Yet trade sits at the centre of this part of the Mystery Babylon investigation. Who buys, who sells and who depends on the business all become questions about identity. In Part 2, Dr […]
Who is Mystery Babylon? Explore the Biblical clues, dreams and questions behind Dr Joseph Opare’s final chapter, and follow the investigation for yourself.
Why begin with Babel? Before asking who Mystery Babylon might be, Dr Joseph Opare goes back to the name itself. The opening episode follows the story to Shinar and the city of Babel. He explores the name’s origin and why that earlier history matters to the question in Revelation. This gives the investigation two starting […]
What does Mystery Babylon represent, and why does its identity matter to believers today? In this instalment, Dr Joseph Opare examines Revelation 17 and 18
Dr Joseph Opare explores Israelite heritage in Ghana through his family history, Joshua 15:50 and parallels between Ghanaian traditions and Biblical customs.
What does pharmakeia mean in Revelation, and why does the word feature in discussions of Mystery Babylon? In this episode, Dr Joseph Opare explores the lan
Explore Biblical satyrs, ancient hybrid imagery and Dr Joseph Opare’s discussion of prophecy, genetic science and human responsibility.
Explore mermaids in West African tradition, Mami Wata, cultural memory and Dr Joseph Opare’s Biblical perspective on the mysteries of the sea.