Jewish History

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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.

King Solomon

Son of King David, builder of the Temple, author of three biblical works and the wisest of men, Solomon looms large in Jewish tradition — and beyond.

Conquering Canaan

Joshua and Judges present different versions of the Israelite conquest.

Exodus: History or Mythic Tale?

A biblical scholar reviews the historical claims of the biblical book of Exodus.

The Genesis of Judaism

Where do Jews come from?

Hellenism & Judaism

Palestine goes Greek.

Palestine under Persian, Byzantine and Arab Rule

24 years, three empires, and one new faith in Palestine

Jews in Babylon

The original diaspora community.

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