Ancient Israel's unique notions of God drew on non-Israelite material from two related sources. First, Israel arose out of a Canaanite cultural matrix that has been well studied over the past century.

The Bible contains many fantastical stories that fascinate people even after centuries. For a long time, archaeologists have tried to dig up evidence that validates these tales. Certain evidences ...

The Biblical Studies area focuses on the canonical books of the Bible, both within their historical and cultural worlds and in relation to their reception within the Christian and Jewish traditions.