The fifth weekly biblical portion in Deuteronomy is Shoftim, “Judges.” The rabbis who were descendants of the ancient Pharisees viewed this portion as supporting the Pharisees’ views, rather than ...

Mary — This might be one of the most common biblical names, as it is the name of the mother of Jesus. This name with Greek ...

Biblical boy names have been popular for centuries—and for good reason. Names rooted in scripture carry deep meanings tied to faith, strength, and character. Many of today’s most popular boy names ...

There are 70 different Jewish names for God. Fourteen different names of God are found in the Hebrew Bible. These are the meanings of each Biblical name ‘Ĕlōhı̄m–one of the most frequently used names ...

Short, but sweet names are still on the rise, Slagen says, because they have a minimalist, modern aesthetic. They avoid the issue of unwanted nicknames and have an effortlessly chic vibe. This name ...

(RNS) — The Hebrew word for “turkey” can be translated as “thanksgiving.” And it has nothing to do with the fact that the bird is traditionally part of American Thanksgiving feasts. It is, rather, the ...

It’s no doubt that your new baby is absolutely, positively, uniquely beyond beautiful. So, naturally, you need an appropriate name to match. While there is an endless amount of beautiful names out ...

Everyone knows the name Jesus Christ — but what if that wasn’t the name he was called during his lifetime? In the first century, in the region of Judea, people spoke Aramaic and Hebrew, not English or ...