The elders of the Jews continued to make progress in the building, supported by the message of the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah, son of Iddo. ―Ezra 6:14a Return to me—and I will return to you, say ...

Discover the life of Prophet Elijah, a prominent Old Testament figure known for his miracles and unwavering faith. Learn about his battle against idolatry and his ascension in a chariot of fire.

"But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler of Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, of ancient ...

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Section by section, we’ve moved this Lent and into Easter week through the Bible. I’ve pointed out the parallels, the echoes between the Hebrew scriptures and the Greek testament, often called the Old ...

The death of Walter Brueggemann on June 5, 2025, occasioned an outpouring of reflections on and appreciations of his extraordinary life of scholarship and service, one defined by erudition as well as ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. An ancient seal bearing a Hebrew script and recovered in Jerusalem may ...

Many Jews — especially those in the religious establishment — had come to believe that Jesus wanted to scrap the Jewish religion. After all, Jesus ignored many of their time-honored customs, like ...