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The Torah doesn’t exactly shout it from the rooftops, but there are clues. Little hints dropped here and there that paint a picture of a formidable people. Take Adoni-bezek, for ex...
The Book of Ben Sira, a treasure trove of wisdom literature, gives us a glimpse into this very idea, specifically through the lens of the priesthood. It speaks of one called to "mi...
It all goes back to a rather dramatic episode after the flood, as recounted in the Book of Jubilees. Now, we know the story: Noah's son, Ham, sees his father in a… well, let’s just...
There’s this fascinating ancient text, the Book of Jubilees, a work that retells the stories of Genesis and Exodus but with a very particular slant. It’s not part of the Hebrew Bib...
We often hear about blessings, but let’s zero in on one specific instance, a poignant moment from the Book of Jubilees, chapter 27. It's a moment brimming with history, hope, and a...
We all know the story of the plagues visited upon Egypt. Blood, frogs, locusts… a greatest hits album of divine retribution. But what about the behind-the-scenes details? What abou...
It all starts with preparation. And that's exactly what we see in the Book of Judith. When faced with a looming threat, what's the first thing you do? You prepare! And that’s preci...
The text paints a grim picture. "Now these men will wipe clean the face of the earth, for neither the high mountains, nor the valleys, nor the hills, are able to bear their weight....
That’s the story of Judith. And in this moment, as we find her in the Book of Judith, she's just finished pouring out her heart to God, a plea not just for herself, but for her ent...
