I'm writing an Advent devotional focused on embodiment. This is what I wrote yesterday for one of the devotionals. I selected the passages some time ago, but they really resonated with the events of January 24, 2026. Psalm 40:6–8 Sacrifice and offering you do not desire, but you have given me an open ear. Burnt … Continue reading A Reflection in the aftermath of Alex Pretti
Tag: Hebrew Bible
The Mothers of the Children of Israel (2)
Leah's Loveless but Productive Marriage The matriarchs hold a special place in the Hebrew canon and society. They are so much more than “Jacob’s wives” or “the mothers of the Children of Israel.” This blog explores a bit of they dynamic of Leah's marriage to Jacob. Before learning of Leah’s conception, the text states that God … Continue reading The Mothers of the Children of Israel (2)
The Mothers of the Children of Israel (1)
When Rachel and Leah meet their future husband The matriarchs hold a special place in the Hebrew canon and society. They are so much more than “Jacob’s wives” or “the mothers of the Children of Israel.” Specifically, Leah and Rachel’s naming speeches reveal many things about their relationship with one another, with their shared husband … Continue reading The Mothers of the Children of Israel (1)
Miriam, Leader of Israel (4)
Miriam was one of Israel’s first leaders and a prophetess for her people. Unlike most women in the Bible, Miriam receives a considerable amount of textual attention. This four-part series surveys some aspects of Miriam’s character and characterization in biblical stories, non-biblical texts, and legendary material.
Miriam, Leader of Israel (3)
Miriam was one of Israel’s first leaders and a prophetess for her people. Unlike most women in the Bible, Miriam receives a considerable amount of textual attention. This four-part series surveys some aspects of Miriam’s character and characterization in biblical stories, non-biblical texts, and legendary material.
Miriam, Leader of Israel (2)
Miriam was one of Israel’s first leaders and a prophetess for her people. Unlike most women in the Bible, Miriam receives a considerable amount of textual attention. This four-part series surveys some aspects of Miriam’s character and characterization in biblical stories, non-biblical texts, and legendary material.
Miriam, Leader of Israel (1)
Miriam was one of Israel’s first leaders and a prophetess for her people. Unlike most women in the Bible, Miriam receives a considerable amount of textual attention. This four-part series surveys some aspects of Miriam’s character and characterization in biblical stories, non-biblical texts, and legendary material.
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The Mothers of Israel
https://nygbspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/23-mothers-of-israel-s03-e02 For transcript of episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mulcv8K9-CDLhYpSVxHGrzicUWA_iF2w/view?usp=sharing Sources for this episode include: Brenner, Athalya. A Feminist Companion to Genesis. Sheffield, England: Sheffield Academic Press, 1993. Brenner, Athalya, ed. Genesis: A Feminist Companion to the Bible (Second Series). Sheffield, England: Sheffield Academic Press, 1998. Brenner, Athalya. The Israelite Woman: Social Role and Literary Type in Biblical Narrative. Sheffield, England: JSOT Press, 1985. Brueggemann, … Continue reading The Mothers of Israel
Introduction to Ruth
https://nygbspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/22-introduction-to-ruth-s3-e01 For transcript of episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I96G6RU96WAuFXs59KyPVoLMyKzlP5AD/view?usp=sharing Sources for this episode include Kathleen Farmer's comments in the New Interpreter's Bible and Jeremy Schipper's Anchor Bible Commentary on Ruth. Follow NYGBS on Twitter @notyourgmapod and instagram @notyourgrandmapodcast
Jillian D. Nelson, PhD 