Jul 30, 2024 · Adele Berlin argues that the story of Ruth illuminates the main theme of the Hebrew Bible: the continuity of God’s people in their land.

Jan 1, 2026 · Who were the Ammonites? In the Bible and from archaeology, a full picture of the Ammonites is emerging. Photo: Joel S. Burnett In the Bible, they are described as being …

Sep 18, 2025 · For more than two thousand years, Jezebel has been saddled with a reputation as the bad girl of the Bible, the wickedest of women. This ancient queen has been denounced as a …

Sep 16, 2025 · Discover how widowhood in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament serves as a literary and theological tool—highlighting vulnerability, prompting divine intervention, and often signaling …

6 days ago · Deborah, a prophetess and judge in the Bible, led Israel to victory against the Canaanites, showcasing her wisdom, courage, and leadership.

Oct 25, 2025 · Why did Leah bear children before Rachel in the Bible? Discover how ancient marriage contracts reveal new insights into Jacob’s marriages to Rachel and Leah and what their story tells us …

Aug 2, 2025 · Rahab the harlot? It may be a surprise to some readers, but Biblical prostitutes were commonly mentioned in the text. What was the profession of Rahab in the Bible? Here, she assists …

Jul 30 Blog The Story of Ruth By: Adele Berlin According to Adele Berlin, the Book of Ruth illuminates the main theme of the Hebrew Bible: the continuity of God’s people in their land.

Apr 27, 2025 · The Aleppo Codex, a key Hebrew Bible manuscript, lost pages during 1947 riots in Syria; scholars debate whether they were destroyed or stolen.

Feb 2, 2023 · By putting the Aleppo Codex online, it has become accessible to scholars and the general public alike. Visitors can search the full text.