Topic
Jewish History
The Bible is the Word of God. It is also great literature. The Scriptures are full of exciting stories, suspense, and memorable figures. However, it is the plot twists in the book of Esther that are among the Bible’s greatest literary triumphs. After all, the Esther story is the basis…
France is home to the world’s third-largest Jewish community. Since Jewish people have been part of France for centuries, this article will look at five famous Jewish people who have called France home.
After twenty years of conflict, US forces pulled out of Afghanistan amidst much turmoil and criticism. The debates and discussions that preceded the American withdrawal continued even after the last planes left Kabul in August 2021. Regardless of how the American public and world opinion view the impact the United…
The Jewish community of Ukraine, which stretches back centuries, has borne the brunt of the particular violence visited upon it time and time again simply because it is Jewish.
Jewish history—diverse and extensive—informs our understanding of contemporary Jewish people, guides culturally sensitive evangelism, reveals the impact of antisemitism, signifies God's ongoing covenant, and stands as evidence of His unwavering faithfulness.
The article is adapted from Dr. Michael Rydelnik’s presentation at our recent 9/11 and the New Middle East conference. Dr. Rydelnik leads the Jewish Studies department at Moody Bible Institute, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. On September 15, 2020, we celebrated the signing…