Ezra and Nehemiah
The books of Ezra and Nehemiah deal with the material restoration and the reorganization of social life in Judah after the Babylonian Exile. The various events that shape this period are part of a unified project by God, even if they took place at different times,...
Bible Portico debuts maps in two new editions
Two new print editions of “Bible Portico,” a publication sponsored by the Saxum International Foundation, have been released in recent weeks. These new editions were made possible through the foundation’s collaboration with publishers in France and Hong Kong. The...
The prophet Jeremiah
The prophet Jeremiah was born in Anathoth, a small village in the kingdom of Judah, north of Jerusalem, within the territory populated by the tribe of Benjamin. He came from a priestly lineage, and his prophetic activity lasted more than forty years. He carried out...
Hanukkah: “The Festival of Lights”
Hanukkah, in Hebrew, means “dedication” or “inauguration.” The expression “hanukkat-bayt” is used, for example, to refer to a housewarming celebration. What Does Hanukkah mean to the Jewish people For over 2,000 years, Jews have...