Why Does the Bible Prohibit Eating Pork?
The Maccabean Martyrs' strict dietary laws helped to trigger a political revolt. Dr. Nicole J. Ruane examines the practicalities and symbolism of this prohibition, which endures in Judaism and Islam ... Read more
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For more on the topic of our latest "Focus On", see Eve Levavi Feinstein's article "Purity Laws" from The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Ethics.
For more on the topic of our latest "Focus On", see Eve Levavi Feinstein's article "Purity Laws" from The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Ethics.
Interview with Jorunn Økland
In our ongoing series, OBSO interviews Jorunn Økland, theologian and gender studies expert, discusses the outcome of a groundbreaking five-year study on women's interpretations and appropriations of Biblical text.
In our ongoing series, OBSO interviews Jorunn Økland, theologian and gender studies expert, discusses the outcome of a groundbreaking five-year study on women's interpretations and appropriations of Biblical text.
Photo Essay: Tell Beth-shemesh
Dale W. Manor (Harding University) provides the archaeological history a settlement from its Bronze Age origins to the Byzantine era.
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Dale W. Manor (Harding University) provides the archaeological history a settlement from its Bronze Age origins to the Byzantine era.
Read MoreThe Tale of Sinuhe and Other Ancient Egyptian Poems
R.B. Parkinson's landmark translation of the Tale of Sinuhe and other masterpieces of ancient Egypt is now available online for the first time. Featuring adventure stories, dialogues on life and death, ruminations on the problem of suffering, and teachings about the nature of wisdom and virtue, this collection explores many of the themes that are also essential to Biblical literature.
R.B. Parkinson's landmark translation of the Tale of Sinuhe and other masterpieces of ancient Egypt is now available online for the first time. Featuring adventure stories, dialogues on life and death, ruminations on the problem of suffering, and teachings about the nature of wisdom and virtue, this collection explores many of the themes that are also essential to Biblical literature.
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Guide to Biblical Commentaries
This list of the books of the Bible includes their respective commentaries from the following sources: Oxford Bible Commentary, New Oxford Annotated Bible (NRSV), Oxford Study Bible (REB), Jewish Study Bible(TANAKH), Catholic Study Bible (NAB), and the Access Bible (NRSV).
This list of the books of the Bible includes their respective commentaries from the following sources: Oxford Bible Commentary, New Oxford Annotated Bible (NRSV), Oxford Study Bible (REB), Jewish Study Bible(TANAKH), Catholic Study Bible (NAB), and the Access Bible (NRSV).
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