Abraham

Other cultures have one founding figure. Judaism has three generations: Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Who each one was, and why all three are needed.

Exploring ancient Hittite laws sheds light on the biblical narrative of Abraham's acquisition of the Cave of Machpelah. What seems peculiar at first glance—all the discussions, negotiations, and rituals—actually aligns with the customs of the time.

Thanks to an ancient Egyptian custom, we can learn a lot about the peoples of the Middle East at that time. Astonishingly, among the names are those of three families that seemed to have greatly angered the Egyptians, meriting a string of curses... These families are: Tavach, Tachas, and Maacah.

He didn’t face the entire army head-on. Instead, he targeted the precise spot where Lot and the captives were held, descending with his men in one swift move to overcome the guards, gather the captives and spoils, and vanished as quickly as he arrived.

Four mighty kings, with their prestige on the line, embarked on a brutal campaign, overpowering the tribes beyond the Jordan River.

During a time of regional shifts in the Middle East, a coalition of kings emerged to unite divided lands without a dominant ruler.

Abraham rejected the idea of division, a concept that seemed undeniable to all of the world at his time, to which kings, priests, elders, and scholars were beholden.

Beyond numerous nations, a singular nation continues Abraham's legacy through the revelation of the Exodus. His descendants, marking their covenant at eight days old, stand testament to an enduring promise.

The thrill of discovering archaeological proof of biblical stories never gets old. Here's a glimpse into Rabbi Zamir Cohen's new book about biblical archaeology.