Bible

The fate of the individual is often determined by the behavior of the community as a whole.

Biblical laws of business ethics.

Moses exemplifies a lesson in business ethics.

A Midrash on the 10 plagues reminds us to recognize any good that has been done for us.

They struggled to reconcile the words of earlier prophets.

The book of Esther is not a historical document in the usual sense--but that doesn't undermine its importance as a religious book in the Jewish canon.

Twelve "minor prophets" form one "book" concluding the Prophets, the middle section of the Hebrew Bible.

Several commentaries interpret Moses's going to the people before his death.

Doing what is "right and good" in the eyes of God means promoting the values of the Torah beyond the explicit laws.

Moses teaches the people that their achievement of true fear of God will allow them to not fear any enemy.

Even during their long exile from the land of Israel, the Jewish people will retain their covenant with God, despite the punishments God exacts against the land.

The war against Midian teaches that when Israel does fight wars, they must fight with compassion and a minimum of casualties.