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Cropped photo of the painting 'Ruth swearing her allegiance to Naomi', by Jan Victors, 1653

Sep 16 Blog

Widows in the Bible

In a Biblical Views column, Robin Gallaher Branch presents several examples of how, in the Bible, widows can serve as special textual markers to alert readers that something significant is about to happen.

Aug 21 Blog

Judith: A Remarkable Heroine

By: Robin Gallaher Branch

The Book of Judith presents a truly remarkable heroine. Judith is introduced as a devout, shapely, beautiful and wealthy widow who exhibits characteristics equal to those of Israel’s finest warriors.

Feb 1 Blog

Judith: A Remarkable Heroine, Part 2

By: Robin Gallaher Branch

This article continues Robin Gallaher Branch's earlier post discussing the character Judith, the remarkable heroine of the book bearing her name.

Nov 2 Blog

Studying the Ancient Israelites

By: Reviewed by Robin Gallaher Branch

Robin Gallaher Branch reviews "Studying the Ancient Israelites" by Victor H. Matthews

Jan 31 Blog

Ryan Byrne: Hebrew Seals and the Rush to Biblical Judgment

By: Ryan Byrne

Back to Seal Controversy: From Temech to Shlomit Introduction The Jerusalem Post recently reported that Eilat Mazar, a member of Israel’s most famous archaeological family, […]

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