What do the ten plagues, the parting of the sea, and the name of Moses reveal about the Book of Exodus? Professor Marvin Sweeney explores Exodus through ancient Near Eastern creation myths and Israelite history.

How did Jewish communities in ancient Egypt maintain their connection to Jerusalem while building their own religious institutions? Explore Hanukkah's origins, the letters of 2 Maccabees, and the development of Jewish diaspora identity.

King David was a warrior, poet, strategist, and deeply flawed father. Rabbi David Wolpe explores the contradictions that made him one of the Bible's most compelling figures.

Did Jesus celebrate a Passover Seder at the Last Supper? Professor Jonathan Klawans examines the historical development of Passover, contradictions between the Gospels, and the origins of the Eucharist.