What archaeology tells us about the ancient Near East
Inscriptions, excavations and the limits of the evidence for the world of the Bible and early Islam.
Journal
Explainers and essays on the history, scripture and thought of the Abrahamic traditions. Browse every topic.
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Prayer across the Abrahamic traditions
Daily prayer in Judaism, Mandaeism, Christianity and Islam: times, forms and meanings.
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Kedar, the Arabs and the prophets
Kedar in the Hebrew Bible, the Arab tribes of the north, and the figure the oracles point to.
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Jerusalem in three traditions
Why one city holds a central place in Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
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Understanding the Bible and the Qur’an in historical context
How scholars approach the historical and literary settings of these sacred texts.
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The path of Abraham in the Qur’an
How the Qur’an defines the millat Ibrahim, the path of Abraham, and what it asks of its hearers.
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How the Abrahamic religions understand monotheism
A comparative look at the concept of one God in Judaism, Mandaeism, Christianity and Islam.
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Who was Abraham?
The historical and theological figure of Abraham across the traditions, and why Mandaeism parts from him.