The Story of Ruth - Biblical Archaeology Society
Jul 30, 2024 · Thanks to Ruth, the family of Naomi (strangely, the text does not put it in terms of Elimelech or Mahlon) survives. The child born to Ruth and Boaz is “a son…born to Naomi” …
Widows in the Bible - Biblical Archaeology Society
Sep 19, 2024 · The case of the widow Naomi, however, has a twist because her redemption comes unexpectedly through her widowed daughter-in-law Ruth, rather than her own sons …
How Bad Was Jezebel? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Mar 16, 2025 · See Ruth Hestrin, “Understanding Asherah—Exploring Semitic Iconography,” BAR, September/October 1991. b. In the Septuagint, 1 and 2 Samuel and 1 and 2 Kings are …
Who Were the Ammonites, Moabites and Edomites in the Bible?
Jun 17, 2025 · In the Bible, the Edomites are the descendants of Esau, Jacob’s twin and Isaac’s oldest son (Genesis 36). ). The Edomites controlled an area east of the Arabah, from the …
Deborah in the Bible - Biblical Archaeology Society
Feb 27, 2025 · Deborah calls herself a mother in Israel (5:7). Probably one of the highest designations in scripture, it indicates authority. 15 Centuries afterward, the wise woman of …
book of ruth Archives - Biblical Archaeology Society
book of ruth. book of ruth Latest. Apr 15 Blog. Seth in the Bible . By: Elie Wiesel. With Adam’s death ...
Rahab the Harlot? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Aug 6, 2024 · She and her family were protected from any destruction during the fall of Jericho. She converted to Judiasim and married Salmon, one of the Hebrew scouts she saved in …
Ziony Zevit - Biblical Archaeology Society
May 31, 2015 · The Story of Ruth: Examining the Missing Pieces The story of Ruth (Ruth 1–4) is interpreted as being about comeliness, kindness and grace. What is left unexplained is why …
Who Is Balaam Son of Beor? Part One - Biblical Archaeology Society
Mar 27, 2025 · Balaam Son of Beor in the Bible. Balaam’s main narrative (Numbers 22–24) is included within the wider story of ancient Israel’s entrance into the land of Canaan and its …
The Aleppo Codex - Biblical Archaeology Society
Apr 27, 2025 · The Aleppo Codex, a key Hebrew Bible manuscript, lost pages during 1947 riots in Syria; scholars debate whether they were destroyed or stolen.