jewish bible

A brief introduction to the devices and characteristics of this biblical genre.

This climactic chapter emphasizes the obligation to be holy in our dealings with our fellow human beings.

Joel vividly portrays the dependence of human life upon God's favor.

Korah was punished for his rebellion, but his questioning of the need for human rulers has remained a living issue for later generations to contemplate.

Isaiah decries injustice by the elite against the poor. As a fit punishment, social order will be upset, leaving the people in leaderless chaos.

The prophet takes on the people's mistaken assumption that they can safely persist in unethical behavior--and that God would never destroy the Temple.

The story of the family that will become the people of Israel is seen as the focus of a larger, universal history.

An analysis of the book read on Shavuot.

In a disorderly, violent time, as Israel fought for land and survival, Deborah was called--and stepped forward--to aid her people.

These three prophets are principally concerned with the status of the Temple, the new religious hierarchy, and the religious obligations of the post-exilic community.