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Let's look at a moment from the Book of Judith, a story filled with intrigue and courage. We find ourselves listening to Achior, the leader of the Ammonites, recounting the history...
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...
That’s the space Tobiyyah and Sarah find themselves in in the Book of Tobit. Imagine this: you’re newly married, but your spouse has a bit of a history. A history of… seven dead hu...
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...
You're soaring through the air, or sailing on a vast ocean, only to snap awake and realize it was all in your head. The Letter of Aristeas, a fascinating text from the Hellenistic ...
We know the basics: the wicked Antiochus, the brave Maccabees, the miracle of the oil. But what about the other stories? The ones that didn't quite make the cut for the Book of Mac...
Psalm 154, a beautiful text found amongst the Dead Sea Scrolls, speaks to exactly that feeling. It's about being close to, or far from, the divine presence. And it paints such a vi...