Jul 30, 2024 · Adele Berlin argues that the story of Ruth illuminates the main theme of the Hebrew Bible: the continuity of God’s people in their land.

Jan 1, 2026 · Explore Israel’s Iron Age neighbors east of the Jordan through excavations, inscriptions, and material culture.

Aug 30, 2025 · According to author Robert D. Miller, archaeological surveys and excavations of the central hill country have provided a much clearer picture of daily life in ancient Israel during the time …

Sep 18, 2025 · How Bad Was Jezebel? Read Janet Howe Gaines’s full article about Jezebel in the Bible and later depictions as it appeared in Bible Review

Sep 16, 2025 · Ruth swearing her allegiance to Naomi, by Jan Victors, 1653. In both the New Testament and Hebrew Bible, widows are repeatedly the subjects of miracles. Following the death of her …

Aug 2, 2025 · Rahab the harlot? It may be a surprise to some readers, but Biblical prostitutes were commonly mentioned in the text. What was the profession of Rahab in the Bible? Here, she assists …

Bart D. Ehrman is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he has

Nov 8, 2025 · The wife of Cain is only mentioned once in the Bible. Who was he married to? There are many possible answers, as Mary Joan Leith explains.

Feb 27, 2025 · Deborah, a prophetess and judge in the Bible, led Israel to victory against the Canaanites, showcasing her wisdom, courage, and leadership.

Jul 30 Blog The Story of Ruth By: Adele Berlin According to Adele Berlin, the Book of Ruth illuminates the main theme of the Hebrew Bible: the continuity of God’s people in their land.