Each day, across all walks of life, the Word is received for the first time. Its complex text may make one question how to begin studying the Bible. The Holy Bible is the most widely read and distributed text in circulation and has fundamentally shaped the course of Western civilization. Embarking on a spiritual journey …
The Jewish religion is referred to as Judaism and is known to be one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religion. Monotheistic religions belief systems are based on the idea of a single God that is all-powerful and not in need of helpmates such as the Trinity of some Christian faiths, or polytheism, where multiple gods …
While Judaism accepts certain authors by tradition, scholars still ask: Who wrote the Hebrew Scriptures? They are not trying to sabotage Judaism—in fact, there is a good reason to ask this question, and the answers potentially enrich, rather than depreciate, the Jewish faith. The question has historical, anthropological, philosophical, and theological implications. Furthermore, because of …
Chances are, you’ve heard of at least one of these three languages. Hebrew and Aramaic are languages of the Bible. All three languages are spoken, in one form or another, by modern groups of people. But what ties them all together? What do they have in common? What is different about them? These three fascinating …
Studies have shown that it is easier for children to learn a second language than it is for adults. It’s also a great skill to have either way, as being bilingual is becoming more and more useful as the years go on. Learning a new language can give your child a leg up and teach …
Similarity and closeness have an ironic way of creating division and distance. There is almost no better example than conflicts between people of faith – whether within a church, a sect, a religion, or a group of religions with a common origin. It is more important than ever to understand the similarities and differences between …
Many people know that the original texts of the Bible were written in Hebrew. But did you know that some were also written in a language known as Aramaic? This is a language that is related to Hebrew and even overtook Hebrew in popularity at one point in time. A few entire books of the …
Hebrew is not just for Bible or Jewish studies scholars. It turns out the letters of the Hebrew alphabet actually have much to say about the patterns that govern creation—both natural and human. The Hebrew alphabet meanings, symbols are relevant to Christians, too, as they represent and refine the understanding of God, the cosmos, and …
Interested in learning how to translate the sacred text yourself? It’s completely possible, although severely deemed otherwise, for those not wanting to fly to Jerusalem themselves to learn. The history of the language in and of itself is extremely fascinating, and learning it can give you the ability to express yourself in ways you originally …
The Book Smugglers: Partisans, Poets, and the Race to Save Jewish Treasures from the Nazis By David E. Fishman Reviewed by Julie Sara Porter The Holocaust is a time when many people took courageous risks to save lives. There were just as many stories of people who took courageous risks to save not only human …