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It begins with a letter. Not just any letter, but the Letter of Aristeas. Now, the actual author of this letter is debated by scholars. But for now, let's just call him Aristeas. H...
It’s a question that weaves through history, a tapestry of voluntary migration, military service, and, unfortunately, enslavement. One fascinating, though potentially embellished, ...
It’s a question that echoes through history, and sometimes, the answer comes in the form of a royal decree. I think it's worthwhile to share a copy of this ancient decree with you,...
It’s a story filled with intrigue, royal ambition, and a touch of the miraculous. It all starts with a letter… or rather, The Letter of Aristeas. This ancient text, attributed to s...
We're going to look at the beginning of the Book of Maccabees I. Our scene opens with Antiochus. Now, this wasn't just any Antiochus; this was Antiochus IV Epiphanes, a king of the...
It's considered Deuterocanonical, meaning it's included in some versions of the Bible but not in others. Think of it as bonus content, filling in historical gaps and adding layers ...
The story of the Maccabees is just that: a story of forging a Jewish identity amidst empires clashing and cultures colliding. Today, let's journey with Jonathan Maccabee, son of Ma...
It's easy to imagine them through our own lens, colored by sacred texts and centuries of tradition. But what did the rest of the world see? Well, let’s start with a rather unflatte...
He's responding to the claims of a writer named Apion, who seems to have a real bone to pick with the Jews of Alexandria. Apion, you see, is going after the Alexandrian Jews, criti...
