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Tag: Ancient Israel

0 History Food

Paola Gavin in Tablet · 19 Jul

Cinnamon, a spice mentioned in the Bible, has a rich history and was highly prized for its healing properties dating back over 3,000 years.

0 History Art

In Egypt, a piece of Jewish pottery suggests a woman’s role that was stolen from history

Rabbi Jill Hammer in JTA · 23 May

A fragment of Jewish pottery found in Egypt sheds light on a woman's role in ancient Jewish history that has been overlooked.

0 Holidays Communities

Dried Fruit and Walnut Bread

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 17 Jan

In this text, the author begins by sharing a recipe for Dried Fruit and Walnut Bread and mentions that it is inspired by the upcoming Jewish holiday, Tu Bishvat.

0 History Art

What Matters Now to archaeologist Erez Ben-Yosef: King David's tent-dwelling monarchy

What Matters Now · 28 Sep 2023

Prof. Erez Ben-Yosef presents a compelling argument that challenges traditional views of the ancient Israelite monarchy, suggesting it was a complex, nomadic society rather than a settled kingdom.

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Shira Eliaser in Lehrhaus · 1 Mar 2023

This text tells a story set in ancient times, where a captured king named Agag is brought before King Saul of Israel.

0 Jewish Law Prayer

Erica Brown in Jewish Review of Books · 29 Mar 2016

In "Inconceivable," the authors of Midrash Tanchuma explore why the matriarchs were initially barren, suggesting that it was to elicit their prayers and submission to a destiny beyond their control.

0 Politics History

Vigilante Violence in This Week’s Torah Portion

Yonatan Miller in Tablet · 10 Jul 2014

The Torah portion discusses the story of Phinehas, a celebrated vigilante who takes violent action against Israelites engaging in impropriety with Moabite women.

0 Literature Jewish Law

Robert Alter Wants Us To Think More Seriously About the Bible as Literature

Adam Kirsch in Tablet · 12 Jun 2013

Robert Alter, a prominent scholar and critic, challenges readers to see the Bible as a work of literature, not just religious scripture.