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David’s Last Speech
The king’s message to Israel and to his son teach us a great deal today. …
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The Altar of David
Chronicles describes again how the Altar of the Temple came into being.
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Jews and Beards
Why are beards celebrated in the Bible?…
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The Lost Epigraph of the Colosseum
A fascinating discovery allows us a contrast between very different edifices. …
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The Levites and the Ark
Why was one tribe charged with carrying the Ark of the Covenant?…
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A Lion in Winter
A description of David’s warriors.
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The Genealogy of Chronicles
The opening of the Book of Chronicles reflects how Jews relate to the larger world.
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Joy and Tears on Rosh Hashanah
A High Holy Day exhortation teaches us something profound.
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At the Water Gate
For Jews, the words “Water Gate” have a surprising connotation.
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The Stubborn Nature of Jewish History
An interesting appreciation of Nehemiah allows us to look at the book anew.