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King Saul

Israel's first king was a controversial ruler.

The Many Faces of King David

David was a warrior and an artist, a lover and an adulterer — and also Israel's greatest king.

Judah & Israel: A Divided Monarchy

After the death of King Solomon, two independent kingdoms emerged.

American Jewish Feminism: The Movement Matures

Moving beyond equal access to express women's sensibilities and experiences in Jewish life and organizations.

Maccabean Revolt

The Maccabees fought both the foreign Seleucids and homegrown Hellenism.

Babylonian Exile

The Temple's destruction, the transfer of leadership to Babylon, and the Persian return to Israel reflect the larger political conflicts of the ancient world.

King Solomon

Son of King David, builder of the temple, author of three biblical works and the wisest of men, Solomon looms large in Jewish tradition — and beyond.

Conquering Canaan

Joshua and Judges present different versions of the Israelite conquest.

Exodus: History or Mythic Tale?

A biblical scholar reviews the historical claims of the biblical book of Exodus.

The Genesis of Judaism

Where do Jews come from?