Old Hebrew

The God of the Old Testament commanded and endorsed many practices that we find morally reprehensible today. High on the list was the institution of slavery, which features prominently in several sections of the Hebrew Bible. Fathers could sell their daughters into slavery; masters could beat their slaves; creditors could carry off children for failure to repay a debt; and foreigners could be kept for life, passed down as inherited property. How are we to make sense of all of this from our modern point of view?

Jacob and Solomon were polygamists. Tamar and Rahab were prostitutes. What are polygamists and prostitutes doing on the pages of holy scripture? And God told the prophet Hosea to marry a prostitute. What about Cain - did he really marry his sister? Abraham did, and he was also a polygamist. Lot offered his daughters up for rape, David committed adultery (or rape?), and the Bible calls both men righteous. Love, Old Testament style, was bizarre.

In the spirit of Nechama Leibowitz’s classic, New Studies in the Weekly Parsha, Rabbi David Kasher offers 54 essays exploring the vast but understudied genre of Jewish literature known as parshanut, or Torah commentary. From the masters of midrash who began the tradition, to the medieval commentators who defined the style, on down to the scholars of the modern age, Kasher leads an impassioned and engaging tour through the history of Jewish Biblical interpretation. “With engaging clarity and vivacity, Kasher presents a wide range of traditional commentaries on the biblical text. In each ...

This short Bible book is about the First Book of Kings (1 Kings). The listener can also capture the Hebrew culture of the Bible with the "World Messianic Bible" translation (the British edition). This translation also keeps the authentic Hebrew names for you to enjoy.

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Few events in history have fascinated the layperson and the scholar as much as the exodus of the Israelites from ancient Egypt. This phenomenal interest has led to extensive research into scriptural, historical, and archaeological sources. The Qur’an, however, has been completely ignored by Western researchers because of the faith put in the Biblical narrative and the prejudiced view that the Qur’an’s account is based on Jewish sources, including the Bible. This book examines in detail the Biblical narrative of the exodus, showing that it contains a substantial amount of inaccurate ...

Disclaimer: Previuosly published under the title of Faith Journey of Abraham: Genesis 12-25 Embark on a Transformational Journey with the Father of Faith. Dive into the ancient narrative and explore the remarkable journey of Abraham—an ordinary individual chosen by an extraordinary God. "From Man to Mission: Abraham and the Birth of a Nation" explores Genesis 12–25, showing how one man's obedience, faith, and surrender led to the creation of God's covenant people. This book explores the spiritual significance of Abraham's journey, from his call in Ur to his ultimate test on Mount Moriah...

Think ancient scriptures are all ancient history? Not anymore! This unique audiobook shows how the Old Testament still applies to modern times. Whether you're reading about Moses's management styles, Ruth as an immigrant, or how Saul might have reacted to social media, this scripture study guide brings the Old Testament to life and proves there's still a lot to learn from those ancient prophets.

This audiobook Bible contains the books of Esther and Ruth. The listener can also capture the Hebrew culture of the Bible with the World Messianic Bible translation (the British edition). This translation also keeps the authentic Hebrew names for you to enjoy. It is interesting to listen to Bible stories about the noble, courageous, and admirable women at that time. The voice of the narrator will try to engage the listener. This Bible audio is great for both teenagers and adults. Listening to the Bible should be enjoyable and exciting!