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The Darkness and the Dawn
Some psalms strikingly describe a feeling of distance from the Divine.
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The Divine Artist
Reading psalms about nature, it is easy to miss how revolutionary they truly are. …
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Don’t Trust Movies Named ‘Munich’
Netflix's new film about the infamous conference is a work of moral and artistic mendacity.
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The Fox, the Hedgehog, and Davidic Statesmanship
David knew one big thing, and also many other things.
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The Psalms and the Soul of David
The stark contrast between the second and third psalms highlights what they have in common.
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C.S. Lewis and the Jewish Love of the Law
A brilliant writer was perplexed by a profoundly Jewish theme in the Psalms.
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The Last Prophet and the Rebirth of Prayer
How did the Jewish people react when God ceased speaking through revelation? …
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Sukkot and the Future of the World
A frightening vision was read in joy on a Jewish holiday throughout the centuries.
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Zechariah, Akiva, and Us
A promise of Zechariah is at the center of one of the most famous Talmudic…
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Prophecy and History: The Meaning of the Seder
The mysterious visions of Zechariah are connected to the structure and liturgy of Passover.