The Book of Psalms, is a collection of 150 poems. While they are attributed to King David, historically, the Psalms were written by a variety of individuals. Further, their composition and crafting span hundreds of years. It is opined that they were compiled into final form during the Babylonian exile. Psalms are used within dailyContinue reading “The Poetry of Politics?”
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The Book of Chronicles’ Ten Commandments’ Moment
“…one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all” The United States’ Pledge of Allegiance What does it mean to be a nation “under God”? In Book of Chronicles, the Israelite Kingdom’s political structure was further defined. In the first book of Chronicles, the nation is abuzz. A Temple in Jerusalem was toContinue reading “The Book of Chronicles’ Ten Commandments’ Moment”
The Outsider’s Ten Commandments? The Book of Ruth
“And also a great mixture had gone up with them.” Exodus 12:38 Exodus tells of others joining the Children of Israel in their departure from Egypt. Exodus 12:38. At Mt. Sinai, these outsiders stood alongside the descendants of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs. While the others had no connection to the existing generational covenants, they wereContinue reading “The Outsider’s Ten Commandments? The Book of Ruth”
David (Wolpe) on David: Review & Critique
In those days there was no king in Israel, every man did what was right in his eyes Judges 17:6 There are two types of educational books. One can teach you on a foreign topic while the other can inspire you to think. David Wolpe’s David The Divided Heart is one of the latter. ItContinue reading “David (Wolpe) on David: Review & Critique”
A Book of Kings Ten Commandments’ Moment: The Universal God?
The Kohanim brought the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord to its place, to the inner sanctum of the Temple, to the Holy of Holies. 1 Kings 8:6 Upon the Temple of the Lord’s completion, King Solomon addressed the God of Israel’s universality. In 1 Kings 8:41-43, Solomon pronounced “Also a gentile who isContinue reading “A Book of Kings Ten Commandments’ Moment: The Universal God?”
A Book of Kings Ten Commandments’ Moment: Vows To Make & Vows To Break
Post-Pentatuch, Scripture must be scrutinized over its treatment the Ten Commandments. This treatment should consider both the reported periods of biblical history as well the period of the text’s composition. In both periods, there was an understanding of Ten Commandments. During various periods of time, it should be appreciated that meanings and applications possibly varied.Continue reading “A Book of Kings Ten Commandments’ Moment: Vows To Make & Vows To Break”
The Greatest Advice To A Prince (And To Everyone): A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the english royal family has become embroiled in controversy. the family is essentially individuals was constitute a family of perpetual celebrities for their country. they are intended to be a source of the country’s pride as well as good will ambassadors. in some part, they sadly have devolved into a real life soap opera. kingContinue reading “The Greatest Advice To A Prince (And To Everyone): A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Rock N’ Roll Love Psalm? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
And you shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart and with all your soul, and with all your means deuteronomy 6:5 an experience from an unsuspecting source can bring meaning. this meaning may not quite fit within a narrative or may defy logic. with imagination, however, the square peg can somehow fitContinue reading “A Rock N’ Roll Love Psalm? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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