The establishment of the Hasmonean dynasty over the independent state of Judea after Seleucid oppression is the subject of this account of history of the Jewish state. There is political intrigue as well as warfare; the desecration of the temple and its restoration, purification and reconsecration by Judas Maccabeus. Learn how this story contains elements of our own spiritual life.

The establishment of the Hasmonean dynasty over the independent state of Judea after Seleucid oppression is the subject of this account of history of the Jewish state. There is political intrigue as well as warfare; the desecration of the temple and its restoration, purification and reconsecration by Judas Maccabeus. Learn how this story contains elements of our own spiritual life.

This book parallels the Book of Daniel so closely, it appears to be the book rewritten in some parts. Still there are parallels to some of the other prophets, and it represents the Jewish thought and belief that served the Jewish community during times of suffering and repression.  Learn more about this book and the usefulness of these words for own time and lives as Karen and Jim explore its pages.

This book parallels the Book of Daniel so closely, it appears to be the book rewritten in some parts. Still there are parallels to some of the other prophets, and it represents the Jewish thought and belief that served the Jewish community during times of suffering and repression. Learn more about this book and the usefulness of these words for own time and lives as Karen and Jim explore its pages.

Like Proverbs, this book is full of wisdom teachings on such subjects as proper speech, riches and poverty, honesty, diligence, choice of friends, sin and death, retribution and wisdom itself. Join Jim and Karen as they discover what insights may still serve us in our own lives today.

Like Proverbs, this book is full of wisdom teachings on such subjects as proper speech, riches and poverty, honesty, diligence, choice of friends, sin and death, retribution and wisdom itself. Join Jim and Karen as they discover what insights may still serve us in our own lives today.

While this book was attributed to Solomon, he is not mentioned nor involved in its writing. This is more of a philosophical understanding of the author of the first century BCE about immortality of righeousness and karmic consequences. Join Karen and Jim as they explore meaning and insight we can apply to our lives today!

While this book was attributed to Solomon, he is not mentioned nor involved in its writing. This is more of a philosophical understanding of the author of the first century BCE about immortality of righeousness and karmic consequences. Join Karen and Jim as they explore meaning and insight we can apply to our lives today!

In the tradition of David and Goliath, Deborah as warrior and Esther as savior of her people, comes the story of Judith, a pious widow who by her faith in God takes matters into her own hands and saves her people and Jerusalem. Learn about this little-known heroine who uses controversial means to do a good thing and what lessons we can learn from her today!

In the tradition of David and Goliath, Deborah as warrior and Esther as savior of her people, comes the story of Judith, a pious widow who by her faith in God takes matters into her own hands and saves her people and Jerusalem. Learn about this little-known heroine who uses controversial means to do a good thing and what lessons we can learn from her today!