The Obstacle to Full Ties between Israel and the Sunnis
A marriage of convenience.
August 9, 2016
The Moabites: Cousins and Rivals of Ancient Israel
Similar in language and theology.
According to the book of Genesis, the Moabites are descendants of Lot, Abraham’s nephew and sometime acolyte. While they appear throughout the Hebrew Bible as enemies of the Israelites, a Moabite, Ruth, is also the ancestor of King David. Bruce Routledge gives some historical background to the ambiguous relationship between the two peoples:
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Condemning Terror, so Long as It’s Not against Jews
An impressive statement with one troubling omission.
Summer Camp, Hamas-Style
Where twelve-year-olds learn to wield assault rifles.
The Moabites: Cousins and Rivals of Ancient Israel
Similar in language and theology.
How Jaffa Got Its American Colony
It all started with Joseph Smith.