A Critique & Review: ” Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and Its Origins”

Professor Jacob Wright’s book “Why The Bible Began” tackles a question as mysterious as to “Who wrote the Bible?” As most of the Hebrew Bible’s authors are unknown, the likelihood of finding extrabiblical evidence of their intent is even more challenging. Professor Wright, while taking time to explore some of the non-biblical resources, relies heavilyContinue reading “A Critique & Review: ” Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and Its Origins””

A Book of Samuel Ten Commandments’ Moment: A Ten Commandments’ Re-Boot?

Political scientists must savor reading The Book of Samuel. It uniquely monarchy propaganda as well a cautionary tale to citizenry subjecting themselves to a king’s rule. While Samuel is outside of the Torah and the law, it arguably documented a seismic Ten Commandments’ moment. While other Posts surveying the Commandments addresses specific laws, this PostContinue reading “A Book of Samuel Ten Commandments’ Moment: A Ten Commandments’ Re-Boot?”