In other words, the Jewish people, first through Abraham recognized monotheism in the world, and later through G-d’s giving ...

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The following is an excerpt from Chapter 1 of Mark Patinkin's book "The Holy Land at War: A Journey through Israel, the West ...

echoing the brief conversation Isaac has with Abraham as they walk toward Mount Moriah. The phrases “my father,” “my son,” and “hineni” (“I am here”) – which highlight the father ...

The letters, Stone explains, spell out a profound biblical message. They include “Yah” (a shortened form of Yahweh), along with the name “Ephraim.” In Hebrew, Ephraim means “fruitful,” and Stone ...

Abraham stands as one of the most pivotal figures in the Bible, revered not only for his role as the patriarch of the Israelites but also for his unwavering faith and obedience to God. Often referred ...