An Ancient Structure in Israel Long Thought to Be a Synagogue Is Actually an 1,800-Year-Old Roman Temple The building could help fill in a gap in the historical record of the region. Beit Guvrin ...

At this point ancient Israel first wrote down its central traditions, starting with priestly and wisdom texts (e.g., Prov. 25:1), an early version of biblical history (extending to Hezekiah), and ...

The book is aimed at helping those who are intimidated by the apparent chaos of the Talmudic texts, offended by seeming outmoded social values, and antiquated and inapplicable laws.