Jewish Texts

Orthodox Views on Halakhah. Views on Halakhah. Halakhah in Jewish Daily Life and Practice. Jewish Life.

Seeking guidance from the Jewish legal tradition, without a belief in its binding nature—especially in light of contemporary moral sensitivies.

Go with Gilgamesh, but lose the animal livers.

What cultural, textual, and archaeological sources can tell us about this patriarch

The sons of Reuben and Gad have promised Moses that they will help the other tribes settle the Promised Land before settling across the River Jordan.

Medieval commentators suggested justifications for God's hardening Pharaoh's heart.

Rabbinic tradition sees her as a virtuous woman who is rewarded for her behavior.

A survey of Church issues relevant to Jews, including papal attitudes and actions and the enactments of ecclesiastical councils

Medieval Jewish-Christian disputations.

The seizure of power in the Maghreb by a fanatical sect disrupted the relations between Muslims and Jews.

Muslim-Jewish relations in the Middle Ages.

The Book of Ruth takes on new significance in modern times.