Moses: The Reluctant Liberator Who Rescued His People from Bondage
Moses was the towering historical figure who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt in perhaps the 13th century BCE. As a baby, the story goes, he was placed in a basket and set adrift on the Nile by his Hebrew family to save him from an Egyptian decree that all newborn Hebrew boys […]
Joshua the Just, Saint
A Revered Figure’s Journey from Espionage to Leadership Saint Joshua the Just, celebrated annually on September 1st, emerges as a pivotal figure in religious history. Born into the tribe of Ephraim, he was initially named Ausēs, later known as Joshua, the son of Nun. His transformation from Moses’ successor to an esteemed leader epitomizes faith, […]
Exodus
Exodus 1:1 Here are the names of the sons of Israel who journeyed to Egypt, each with his family, accompanying Jacob: 1:2 Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; 1:3 Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; 1:4 Dan, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. 1:5 The total of Jacob’s descendants was seventy souls; Joseph was already in Egypt. 1:6 Eventually, Joseph, […]
Abares in Biblical Context
Historical and Biblical Identification of Abares Abares, though not a prominently featured group in the biblical narrative, hold a niche yet significant place in the context of ancient Near Eastern history. The term ‘Abares’ appears sparingly in the biblical texts, primarily within the Old Testament. In these references, Abares are depicted as a group of […]