The Jewish Studies Blog

There are tools that are needed to mine the depths of the biblical texts. There are also many perspectives that enrich our study, like the perspective of first century Judaism. This site is one of those rare resources that provides both tools and perspective for the serious student of Scripture.

– Dr. Allen Mawhinney, A Retired Academic Dean, Reformed Theological Seminary

The Story Of Flood You Did Not Know (i)

Does Nephilim mean “Giants”? My dear readers, I didn’t plan to write about “Nephilim” – at least I didn’t plan it for this post – however, since I mentioned the word in…

The Bible Stories You Didn’t Know: Two Kings

I have no doubt that most of my readers have been students of the Bible for a long time, and know their Bible very well. Yet, I do feel confident regarding the…

As Though Hiding His Face From Us: Finale

My Dear Reader! I can’t believe that I am writing the last post of this series.  It has been a long journey: I published my first article on this blog on July…

Hidden Messiah: Parallels And Conclusions (ii)

Do you remember Joseph’s tears in the inner room – tears that the brothers do not see, but we the readers do: and he went into his chamber and wept there?   Do…

Hidden Messiah: Parallels And Conclusions (i)

When we read the Bible in English, the whole story of the brothers returning to Joseph after the Benjamin “theft” – their speech, their repentance, and then Joseph revealing his identity –…

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