How the Jubilee Restored Land Ownership: Principles and Implications Land has always been a central source of livelihood, identity, and social stability. In ancient Israel, land ownership was deeply tied to family heritage and social structure, making the loss of land not merely an economic issue but a disruption of…
Why Was Obedience Inconsistent? Obedience—the act of following rules, instructions, or authority—has always been central to human society, morality, and spirituality. Yet, across history, religious texts, and social contexts, obedience is rarely consistent. Individuals or communities may obey at some times but resist, question, or rebel at others. Understanding why…
Why Did Israel Miss Egypt? The question of why the Israelites “missed Egypt” is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative of the Exodus, as well as in interpretations by scholars, theologians, and historians. It may seem paradoxical: after centuries of slavery in Egypt, why would the Israelites long for the…