Hannah is a barren woman stuck in a deeply dysfunctional marriage. Her
sister-wife, Pninah, has produced many sons and daughters, and never misses
an opportunity to lord it over her. Her husband, Elkanah, thinks his own
mercurial affections should provide sufficient comfort to his depressed and
angry wife.
7 min
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Reflections on the weekly Torah portions from a diverse group of Messianic Jewish rabbis, scholars, and lay people. Our contributors bring fresh insights to familiar texts, drawing connections to…
events across the whole of Scripture (including the Gospels and Epistles), and suggesting practical applications of these insights to our postmodern lives.