Before Plato, Jotham Extolled the ‘Reluctant Ruler’
Centuries before Plato wrote that the best rulers are reluctant ones, Jotham in the book of Judges told a fable arguing the same.
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel Still Brings Jews and Christians Together
In her book club, Amanda Achtman saw why Jews and Christians have much to learn from the enduring legacy of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel.
New Book: CHT Director Dr. Dru Johnson’s Biblical Philosophy
The ideas underlying the Center for Hebraic Thought culminate in a new book by CHT director Dr. Dru Johnson, Biblical…
How and Why Should We Rejoice in 2021? Understanding Joy in the Bible
How can we obey commands to have joy in the Bible? Consider the Festival of Booths to understand what joy means and how we can experience it.
The Moral Legacy of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks: A Voice of Hope in the Conversation of Mankind
The late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks left a profound moral and intellectual legacy both in and beyond the Jewish community.
Yoram Hazony: How the Bible Bridges the Reason–Revelation Divide
Yoram Hazony interprets the Bible as a divinely revealed book of reason, making it deeply relevant to understanding the human condition.
Achilles’ Heel and Jacob the Heel-Grabber: Wrestling with Weakness, Fate, and the Mysterious Divine
Achilles’ heel and Jacob’s heel are both points of weakness, but while Achilles’ weakness gets him killed, Jacob’s weakness saves him.
Neither Work nor Leisure Provides ‘Our Daily Bread’
God commands both work and rest, but neither of these provides our daily bread. Rather, they teach us to trust God to provide for our needs.
Jesus the Philosopher
Jesus talked like a philosopher and acted like a philosopher—but he also claimed to be more than a philosopher.
