Hebrew Old Testament

This audio product enable a person who is taking biblical Hebrew to work on, by ear as well as through the eyes, all vocabulary words that occur in the Old Testament 20 times or more and all the names of people in the Old Testament that occur 100 times or more. Read by Jonathan T. Pennington...

A masterpiece of deep learning and fine sensibility, Robert Alter's translation of the Hebrew Bible, now complete, reanimates one of the formative works of our culture. Capturing its brilliantly compact poetry and finely wrought, purposeful prose, Alter renews the Old Testament as a source of literary power and spiritual inspiration. From the family frictions of Genesis and King David's flawed humanity to the serene wisdom of Psalms and Job's incendiary questioning of God's ways, these magnificent works of world literature resonate with a startling immediacy.

The Torah is the foundational text of faith, morality, and spiritual guidance, offering timeless lessons on life, ethics, and the human relationship with God. It encompasses the Five Books of Moses, recounting the creation of the world, the lives of the patriarchs, the liberation from slavery, the journey to the Promised Land, and the giving of divine laws. Through these narratives and commandments, the Torah provides listeners with guidance on how to live a life of integrity, purpose, and devotion.

Bravery. Resolve. The biblical story of Joshua and the era of Judges – as it has never been told before. The Israelites are finally free from the tyranny of Egypt. After the savior Moses passes away, a new leader is tasked by The Lord to lead the Israelites in conquest of Canaan – the promised land. Obedient Joshua becomes the first of the Judges, the civil and military leaders of their age. But as they soon discover, the greatest enemy of the people might actually come from within. Experience the culmination of the biblical story like never before, in simple and straightforward English...

What if every name God reveals about Himself is a lesson in who He is and who He invites you to become? When Moses stood before the burning bush and asked God for His name, he received far more than a label. He received a revelation. Throughout the Old Testament, God reveals Himself through dozens of sacred names. He is Elohim, the Mighty God. Yahweh, the covenant-keeping LORD. El Shaddai, God Almighty. Yahweh Rapha, the LORD Who Heals. Yahweh Shalom, the LORD Is Peace. Each name reveals another facet of His character, His power, His covenant faithfulness, and His relationship with His ...

Who were the prophets of ancient Israel, and how did prophecy actually work? Many readers know the names: Isaiah. Jeremiah. Ezekiel. Elijah. Amos. Hosea. Yet few understand the world they inhabited, the nature of their calling, the mechanics of revelation, or the profound role prophets played in shaping Israel's covenant relationship with God. Prophets and Prophecy in Ancient Israel by Taylor Halverson, Ph.D., provides a comprehensive exploration of the prophetic tradition from Abraham to Malachi, combining biblical scholarship, Ancient Near Eastern studies, archaeology, historical context,...

For Christians, Flavius Josephus’ (37 to c. 100 A.D) works are one of the most essential extra-biblical chronicles written in the first century. His Jewish Antiquities are particularly valuable for Christians as a fountain of knowledge about the intertestamental period, from the destruction of Solomon’s temple by Antiochus Epiphanes in 167 B.C. to the Roman procurator Florus in 64 A.D. But Josephus’ writings also take us back in Jewish history to God’s creation of the world, providing interesting sidelights to the Hebrew Scripture narratives from oral testimonies and other ancient, ...

Newly Revised! The Book of Jasher: A Clear Text Edition - The Lost Book Mentioned in the Bible Experience the mysterious book referenced in Joshua and 2 Samuel—now in modern, accessible English. What if there were ancient records that filled in the gaps of Genesis and Exodus? The Book of Jasher—also known as the Book of the Upright or Sefer HaYashar—takes you beyond familiar biblical accounts with expanded narratives of the patriarchs, judges, and heroes of Israel's early history. This is one of the lost books actually mentioned in Scripture itself. This ancient text reveals: Expanded...

Witnessing the burning bush. Crossing the Red Sea. Collecting manna in the wilderness. Surviving the fiery furnace. Each miracle reminds us that the Old Testament is applicable in our lives today. Take an in-depth look at the divine acts the Lord and his prophets performed.

What if learning one Hebrew word each week could transform the way you read the Old Testament? The Old Testament was written primarily in Hebrew, a language rich with imagery, covenant relationships, and layers of meaning that often extend beyond what a single English word can convey. Many of scripture's most important concepts, including covenant, repentance, mercy, justice, holiness, redemption, wisdom, and compassion, become clearer when viewed through the lens of the original language. The Hebrew Word of the Week for Old Testament Study is designed as a practical companion to the 2026 ...

Unlock the epic history of the Hebrew Scriptures and overcome spiritual intimidation with this clear narrative journey. Perfect for your daily commute or a quiet afternoon of reflection, this uplifting overview transforms a deeply complex ancient text into an accessible map of human identity...

Manuscript families are important and are a lot like people.It is important for a person when they can trace their ancestry back to a significant important historical person. The same can be said of manuscript families. This book is the direct descendant of the original Gospel of Matthew written by the disciple of Yeshua (Jesus) himself, Matthew; diligently maintained, not by Christian scholars, but by the Jewish Masoretic community. It's importance to scholars and purists is incredibly important. What you will read in these pages is the version of Matthew that I have prepared to be ...

What if Jesus Himself walked you through the most misunderstood book in the Bible? Before the manger. Before the miracles. Before the cross. There was a tabernacle in the wilderness — and a sacrificial system that Christ Himself designed, knowing He would one day fulfill every offering, every ritual, every drop of blood. In Leviticus with Jesus, the eternal Word opens the book that most readers skip and reveals it as the beating heart of the gospel. Through His voice — warm, authoritative, and deeply personal — Jesus explains why the Father required blood on the altar, what the priest...

Targum Onkelos (or Unkelus) is the official eastern (Babylonian) targum (Aramaic translation) to the Torah. However, its early origins may have been western, in Israel. Its authorship is attributed to Onkelos, a famous convert to Judaism in Tannaic times (c. 35–120 CE). According to Jewish tradition, the content of Targum Onkelos was originally conveyed by God to Moses at Mount Sinai. However, it was later forgotten by the masses, and rerecorded by Onkelos. Some identify this translation as the work of Aquila of Sinope in an Aramaic translation (Zvi Hirsch Chajes), or believe that the ...

The biblical story as it has never been told before. The Bible is the best-selling book in human history, but sometimes the stories it weaves are not fully understood, due to its poetic and obscure literary style. Genesis Days brings you the stories of the first generations, from the creation of the world to the end of the days of Sarah, wife of Abraham, in simple and straightforward English. The book lays bare the lives of humanity’s forefathers and reveals ancient history through a contemporary experience. If you’ve always wanted to read the Bible and understand it from beginning to ...

On a mountain above the Mediterranean in the ninth century BCE, a lone Israelite prophet challenged four hundred and fifty priests of the Tyrian storm god to a public contest of fire. The loser would die. The winner would define which god the kingdom of Israel worshipped for the next three thousand years. The Hebrew Bible says Elijah won. This book asks what actually happened on that mountain — and why the story has refused to go away. Elijah: The Prophet Who Defied Kings is a narrative history of the most politically dangerous prophet in the Hebrew Bible, set inside the real kingdom he ...

Does God hate certain people or does He love everyone? Is He jealous of anyone? Does He struggle with anger? Is He looking for people to be terrified of Him? Is He self-centered and vindictive? Can He be provoked easily? Does He lead people astray? Is He punishing children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren for the sins of their forefathers? Some argue that the Bible teaches that God is the one who accomplishes all of this. Sadly, some have reached these incorrect conclusions because they were unable to appreciate the figurative and idiomatic language of Scripture. This book, “...

The Old Testament book of Daniel comes to life in this novel for readers of Lynn Austin's Chronicles of the Kings series or Francine Rivers' Mark of the Lion series. FINALIST FOR THE CHRISTY AWARD Survival. A Hebrew girl first tasted it when she escaped death nearly seventy years ago as the...

This beautifully written guide introduces readers to more than fifty rich Hebrew words that illuminate the spiritual depth of the Old Testament. Each entry unpacks a term’s ancient meaning, cultural context, and scriptural usage, revealing how these words transform familiar passages into living encounters with God’s covenant love, justice, mercy, and hope. Written for personal study, family learning, and adult classes, the book requires no prior Hebrew knowledge. It invites readers to slow down, listen closely to Scripture’s original language, and experience clearer insight and ...

What if one of the most familiar names in Christianity has distorted how we read the Bible? For centuries, Christians have referred to the first part of the Bible as the Old Testament. The title is familiar. It is traditional. Yet it may also be misleading. The word old can suggest something outdated, superseded, or less relevant than what follows. But the scriptures of Abraham, Sarah, Moses, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and the prophets were never intended to be viewed as obsolete. They are the foundation of God's covenant relationship with humanity and the source from which the New Testament, the ...