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The Book of Tobit, one of those fascinating stories tucked away in the Apocrypha, opens with a stark reminder of what happens when we choose pleasure over empathy. Imagine the scen...
We find Tobi in Nineveh, a Jew living in exile, a time of hardship and oppression. But even amidst this darkness, his inner light shines brightly. The Book of Tobit, a beautiful st...
Today, let’s zoom in on Sarah. Imagine being a young woman, full of hope and dreams, ready to build a life with someone you love. Now imagine that dream turning into a nightmare, n...
He's in despair, naturally. Meanwhile, in a faraway land, Sarah, daughter of Reuel, is suffering her own torment. She’s been married seven times, but each husband has been killed b...
We find that same sentiment echoed in the Book of Tobit, specifically in the fifth chapter, as Tobit prepares his son, Tobiyyah, for a journey of immense importance. But before the...
That’s where Tobi finds himself in the Book of Tobit. Blind, disheartened, yet still clinging to faith. It’s a powerful image, isn't it? So, Tobiyyah, Tobi’s son, has found someone...
Specifically, we're looking at Tobit chapter 12. Here, Tobit, blind and weary, is overflowing with thankfulness. His son, Tobiyyah, has just returned from a long and perilous journ...
I want to tell you a story, a personal one, about a mission I undertook. It all started with a plea. I saw an opportunity to speak to the king, to advocate for the Jewish captives....
Our journey begins with a letter—the Letter of Aristeas—a fascinating, and some would say embellished, account of just how this monumental translation project unfolded. Imagine Egy...
