Ancient Israel

A Diaspora perspective with an emphasis on martyrdom

Christianity and Islam share a reverence for Judaism's patriarch.

As commonly understood, this biblical narrative condemns the first violation of the prohibition against idolatry--but it's not that simple.

Nevi’im (the Prophets section of the Bible) presents Israel's history as a nation on its land.

A look into the psyche of ancient Judaism.

This remnant of the Second Temple is an important symbol in Judaism.

The marriage of politics and religion contributed to both the expansion and destruction of this short-lived dynasty.

Joshua and Judges present different versions of the Israelite conquest.

The 24 books that make up with the Jewish Bible evolved over time in a process that reveals what the ancient rabbis considered authoritative -- and what they didn't.

Israel's first king was a controversial ruler.