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Aug 15, 2024 · Lilith is a figure who appears in ancient Babylonian and Jewish texts, as well as in C.S. Lewis's Narnia novels. Learn about her origins, transformations and connections to Adam, Eve and Jadis, the White Witch.
Jan 2, 2024 · Explore the lives and legends of four women in the Bible who are often misunderstood or misrepresented: Mary Magdalene, Jezebel, Rahab and Lilith. Read articles by experts that examine the Biblical and historical sources and traditions that shaped their images.
Jul 8, 2019 · Explore the roles and stories of women in the Bible, from Eve to Thecla, in this special collection of articles. Learn about their historical and literary contexts, their challenges and achievements, and their impact on biblical interpretation.
Apr 14, 2024 · An essay by Elie Wiesel on Seth, the third son of Adam and Eve, and his role in the biblical story. Learn about Seth's name, his descendants, and a midrashic legend about his birth.
Feb 24, 2024 · The web page explores the identity of the wife of Cain, who is only mentioned once in Genesis. It suggests that the ancient storyteller did not care about people outside of Eden and that Cain may have married a woman from a different group.
Aug 8, 2024 · The Nephilim are the biblical giants of Genesis 6, who were the product of divine and human mating. They are also called Rephaim, meaning "the dead ones", in other passages. Learn more about their origin, identity and role in the Hebrew Bible.
Sep 22, 2024 · A scholarly article that explores the complex and controversial figure of Jezebel, the Phoenician queen of Israel, in the Bible and later traditions. It challenges the standard view of Jezebel as the worst of women and suggests a more nuanced reading of her role and motives.
Aug 22, 2024 · The web page explores the origin and evolution of the myth that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute who repented and became Jesus' wife. It cites the biblical and historical sources that support her role as a witness and follower of Jesus, and challenges the Western church's tradition of identifying her with a sinful woman.
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Jul 18, 2024 · The web page explores the origin and development of the idea of Satan in Jewish and Christian traditions, and how the serpent in the Garden of Eden was later identified with him. It examines the biblical and extra-biblical sources that mention the word satan and its meanings, and the historical and cultural contexts that shaped the concept of the devil.
