A strong theme of our Bible is that of continuity. “Choose life,” the Torah says. We are taught to pass our values on to our descendants, and we are taught why it is vital to have descendants. Holocaust victim
(Now the Gibeonites were not a part of Israel but were survivors of the Amorites; the Israelites had sworn to spare them, but Saul in his zeal for Israel and Judah had tried to annihilate them.) 3 David asked the Gibeonites, “What shall I do for ...
Now Amos was a prophet about 40 years before the captivity of northern Israel and Amos 5:18-27 perfectly captures what will soon happen as a result of their disobedience. Brettler is incorrect to assume that Amos did not urge “the people to follow the authoritative Torah text.” because Am...
Unfaithful Israel 6 During the reign of King Josiah, the Lord said to me, “Have you seen what faithless Israel has done? She has gone up on every high hill and under every spreading tree and has committed adultery there. 7 I thought that after she had done all this she would return ...
Study Bible Book ◦ Chapter As long as it lies desolateThis phrase refers to the period when the land of Israel would be uninhabited due to the exile of its people. The desolation is a direct consequence of Israel's disobedience to God's commandments, particularly the failure to observe ...
Things are very different in Israel thisPassover. The usual pre-holiday excitement is subdued as we pray for the safe return of our hostages, quiet from Iran, and an end to the war. But spring is in the air, and the city remains upbeat and committed to hosting special events, activities...
TIMES STAFF WRITERS WASHINGTON —With a few swift pen strokes Monday, the Middle East was remade. Under brilliant sunshine on the South Lawn of the White House, representatives of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization signed a framework agreement for peace, and a beaming Yasser Arafat,...
Last time I took hermeneutics in seminary ( which was last year ) the professor, which holds several degrees including a PhD in Theology, stated that the Bible is written by two authors, Man and The Holy Spirit; therefore, if you cannot read what the Holy Spirit is revealing to you, whi...
[translate] aST 112 Introduction to Judaism [translate] aStudy of the writings of the Hebrew Bible. Seeks to understand the historical development of Israel in the biblical period and the religious forms of thought and practice that arose during this time. Same as RST 212 [translate] ...
Study Bible Book ◦ Chapter Then Moses commanded themMoses, as the leader and prophet of Israel, is giving instructions to the Israelites. This command is part of his final address before his death and the entry of the Israelites into the Promised Land. Moses' role as a mediator of God'...