Tag: Bible

Donald Trump is now endorsing the God Bless The USA Bible, selling for $60, which includes the King James version and the Constitution to "keep Americans protected."
Exploring the origins and significance of the name "Israel" throughout history, particularly focusing on its importance to Jewish people.
Rabbi Deborah Kahn-Harris offers a fresh perspective on the Book of Ruth in her book "Polyamory and Reading the Book of Ruth," suggesting that the relationships in the story exemplify loving and supportive polyamorous households rather than traditional monogamy.
In a recent article, Ethan Schwartz critiques Edward Feld's book, "The Book of Revolutions: The Battles of Priests, Prophets, and Kings That Birthed the Torah."
In a recent address to the citizens of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu invoked the biblical figure of Amalek in reference to the October 7 Hamas terror attacks.
In this article, the author explores the character of Tamar in the biblical story of Genesis.
In his book "Providence and Power: Ten Portraits in Jewish Statesmanship," Rabbi Meir Soloveichik draws inspiration from the ancient Greek and Roman tradition of paired biographies by Plutarch to explore Jewish leadership throughout history.
The article discusses the little-known biblical character Tola ben Puah, who is mentioned in only two verses in the Book of Judges.
The tradition of getting rid of hametz (leavened products) for Passover has its roots in the story of Joseph in the Bible.
The shaking of the lulav during Sukkot is a familiar and important ritual, but few people understand the reasons behind the different directions in which the lulav is shaken.
The phrase "a land flowing with milk and honey" in reference to the Land of Israel has often been interpreted as referring to cows' milk and bees' honey.
A Jewish family recounts their journey from the Soviet Union to the United States in the late 1970s, navigating geopolitical challenges and personal struggles.
The article explores the changing role of truth throughout Jewish history.
This article discusses the phenomenon of (mis)quoting Scripture in American politics, highlighting examples from Abraham Lincoln, Nancy Pelosi, Joe Biden, and Mike Pence.
In this episode of the 18Forty podcast, Joshua Berman, a professor of Bible at Bar-Ilan University, discusses the relationship between Orthodox Judaism and Biblical criticism.
President Donald Trump's recent use of a Bible as a prop during a photo-op in front of St. Johns Church sparked controversy as critics accused him of misusing the holy book to suppress demonstrators and promote his political image.
Amidst recent events involving President Donald Trump's rhetoric and actions, some comparisons have emerged likening him to Adolf Hitler, particularly regarding the use of authoritative language and potential military intervention.
The article explores the friendship between Ruth and Naomi in the book of Ruth.
The article discusses the parallels between Shakespeare's play "King Lear" and the biblical story of the binding of Isaac.
Dr. Yael Ziegler, in her book "Ruth: From Alienation to Monarchy," delves into the character of Ruth from the Bible, shedding light on her complexity as a female leader.
Pastor Robert Jeffress, chosen to speak at Donald Trump's inauguration, drew a comparison between Trump and Nehemiah from the Bible, emphasizing Nehemiah as a builder chosen by God to erect defensive walls against foreign invaders.
The article discusses the significance of lentils in the Bible, focusing on the story of Jacob and Esau.
Avivah Zornberg, a Jerusalem-based writer and teacher, presents a unique approach to interpreting the Bible by incorporating postmodern literary criticism, art history, and psychoanalysis alongside classical rabbinic commentary and Hasidic writings.
The discussion in "The Jumpin Hegemony Edition" covers several topics: (1) the reasons why Mizrahim tend to avoid affiliating with the political Left due to experiences of oppression, (2) the trend of tourists specifically seeking out sites of conflict and oppression rather than cultural or historic landmarks, questioning whether this is positive or negative, and (3) the Ministry of Education funding a national initiative called 929, which involves reading the Bible collectively and its value as a significant investment.
Dr. Michael Satlow, a religious studies professor at Brown University, explains the historical processes that led to the Bible becoming regarded as a holy and sacred text.