The Hebrew word ḥesed (חֶ֫סֶד) has a profound meaning which modern versions of the Bible can’t grasp. Various translations are used, such as mercy, faithfulness, kindness, favor, loyalty...Read More
I’ve just published a short review of Thomas Naef’s Holy Bits. A Guide for Using Computers in Biblical Scholarship (Piscataway, Gorgias Press, 2009). You will find below in PDF format, or ...Read More
Want to read the Hebrew Bible in the original version? Don’t hesitate! You’re welcome every Thursday 8:00 AM-10:00 AM, beginning September 15! 😉...Read More
Short answer is: yes, of course, there are epigraphical documents mentioning some (but not all) biblical events or characters. For instance, several Israelite kings are mentioned on Neo-Assyrian chron...Read More
I will be attending the ASOR annual meeting in San Francisco on November 16-19, 2011. This meeting gathers hundreds of Ancient Near Eastern scholars and archaeologists. The ASOR (American Schools of O...Read More