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Hebrew origins

That Time the Priests Lost the Bible and Found it in the Temple

ancient religion

That Time the Priests Lost the Bible and Found it in the Temple

King Josiah’s temple spring-cleaning revealed a long-“lost” law book—how convenient. That scroll sparked sweeping reforms, centralized worship in Jerusalem, and birthed a religion. Scholars call it less miracle, more monarchy makeover.

The Origins of the Hebrews and Yahweh

The Origins of the Hebrews and Yahweh

The Hebrews didn’t appear overnight. They arose from Canaanite farmers and desert nomads, blending culture, language, and religion. Their god Yahweh wasn’t a bolt from the blue—he was part of a long evolution from El, shaped by syncretism and reform.