As opposed to the books of Joshua and Ruth, the book of 1 Samuel has more than one protagonist. Starring, we have: Samuel, a prophet, and the final judge of Israel; Saul, Israel’s first king; and David, a teenage shepherd. Said like this, it doesn’t seem like they have anything
Category: Bible Books Summaries
Get to know what bible books talk about without having to go through all of their chapters. In our Bible Books Summaries, we provide a concise run-down for each book of the Bible, without exceeding a 5-minute read to serve as an appetizer for deeper diving.
Ruth: an ordinary life in an extraordinary destiny!Ruth: an ordinary life in an extraordinary destiny!
The book of Ruth seems to come from nowhere, standing between stories about the Israelites. But that position actually confers to it the properties of a bridge, making the link between Israel as a chiefdom and Israel as a kingdom. This article is available in French here! Previously in the
Judges, or the loathsome human condition in 3 minsJudges, or the loathsome human condition in 3 mins
A Judge in this book of the Bible doesn’t refer to someone who administers the law or who decides the fate of another called into question. In ancient Israel, the latter was the job of the high priest. A Judge here was rather a champion who brought victory and peace
The purpose-driven Book of Joshua in 5 minutesThe purpose-driven Book of Joshua in 5 minutes
You can read this article in French here. Have you ever wondered what your purpose is here on earth? From my experience, it is difficult to know and be certain of it. Joshua from the tribe of Ephraim, on the other hand, knew exactly what his mission was, and he
The provocative Book of Deuteronomy in 3 minutes.The provocative Book of Deuteronomy in 3 minutes.
Read this article in French here. Hi you, While Genesis marks the birth of the Jews as we know them, Exodus, their release from Egypt, Leviticus, the terms and conditions for their life as a community and Numbers, the journey to Canaan the promised land, the book of Deuteronomy is
The epic book of Numbers in 4 minutesThe epic book of Numbers in 4 minutes
Read this article in French here. Hey there, The book of Numbers gets its name from the two main censuses which open and close it, recording the Israelites who left Egypt, and the ones who got into the promised land at the end of their forty-year-long journey. This was important
The little-known about the book of Leviticus in 3 minutes.The little-known about the book of Leviticus in 3 minutes.
Hey you, Filled with rules and regulations, the book of Leviticus is clearly not entertaining. Not only are the laws in it too many, but most at times they seem absurd, barbaric, and outrageous. However, understanding its background helps in depicting the reason for these numerous strange requirements. Leviticus is
Discover the impressive Book of Exodus in 3 minutesDiscover the impressive Book of Exodus in 3 minutes
Read this article in French here Hi there, Reading the book of Exodus, and the Bible, in general, can be somewhat overwhelming. Lots and lots of chapters, tiny font size, Shakespearean English, incomprehensible parables, an ancient lifestyle to which us moderners struggle to relate to… All these may make Bible
Discover the book of Genesis in 3 minutes.Discover the book of Genesis in 3 minutes.
Read this article in French here. Hey you, Reading the book of Genesis and the Bible, in general, can be somewhat overwhelming. Lots and lots of chapters, tiny font size, Shakespearean English, incomprehensible parables… All these factors may make Bible study less than appealing. Trust me, these are tools the