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.

Sep 16, 2025 · Ruth swearing her allegiance to Naomi, by Jan Victors, 1653. In both the New Testament and Hebrew Bible, widows are repeatedly the subjects of miracles. Following the …

Nov 8, 2025 · The wife of Cain is only mentioned once in the Bible. Who was he married to? There are many possible answers, as Mary Joan Leith explains.

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, …

Jan 1, 2026 · Explore Israel’s Iron Age neighbors east of the Jordan through excavations, inscriptions, and material culture.

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 …

Nov 6, 2025 · In this thought-provoking study, Mark Wilson explores the Greek term mnēsteuō, ancient Jewish marriage customs, and key Gospel passages to reveal what the Bible really …

Aug 30, 2025 · According to author Robert D. Miller, archaeological surveys and excavations of the central hill country have provided a much clearer picture of daily life in ancient Israel during …

Nov 21, 2025 · Reexamining characters like Delilah using feminist scholarship can provide fresh perspectives on their actions and how they coped in the patriarchal society that surrounded them.

Nov 30, 2022 · Where was Mary Magdalene from? Known today as Magdala, this expansive site on the Sea of Galilee was called Taricheae in the time of Jesus and Mary Magdalene. Photo: …