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“All Is Vanity!” How to Understand Ecclesiastes’ Famous Lament
The King James version of the Bible made this phrase familiar, but few understand its full import.
Kohelet Teaches Us to Live for Today
Unexpected wisdom for the real world from the Book of Ecclesiastes.
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Book of Job?
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Summary of the Book of Job
One of the best-loved books of the Hebrew Bible, Job challenges every pietism.
Who Was Job’s Wife?
Job’s wife has no name and only a single line in his story, and yet I find her unforgettable — ...
What Elie Wiesel Taught Me About the Book of Job
Elie Wiesel's relationship to the Book of Job was personal — and profound.
The Strange Language of the Book of Job
The ideas of the Book of Job have always been challenging. How can a just God not only permit but ...
What Job Can Teach Us About Coping with Mental Health Crises
Job teaches us that helping those in overwhelming pain requires a careful balance between listening and understanding their unique agony while not making them feel too different or isolated.
The Book of Prophets: Class Source Sheets and Recordings
Resource page for the 9-part class series on the Book of Prophets
Parashat Vayeshev: Finding Light, Making Change
This Torah portion tells the story of Tamar, a woman who saw the possibility of new life where others saw only death.
Huldah the Prophetess
Without her, we wouldn't have the fifth book of the Torah.