Jewish Community
The Rise of Christianity
Nascent Christianity was one of several apocalyptic Jewish sects active during the Second Temple period.
Palestine Under Hasmonean Rule
The marriage of politics and religion contributed to both the expansion and destruction of this short-lived dynasty.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History
Jewish-Christian Relations in the Early Centuries
Relations deteriorated and hostility increased
Jewish Marriage and Family in the Ancient World
Jewish law guided marriage, divorce, and child-rearing in the ancient world.
Judah & Israel: A Divided Monarchy
After the death of King Solomon, two independent kingdoms emerged.
American Jewish Feminism: The Movement Matures
Moving beyond equal access to express women's sensibilities and experiences in Jewish life and organizations.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History
Exodus: History or Mythic Tale?
A biblical scholar reviews the historical claims of the biblical book of Exodus.