Hebrew origins

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

02 May 2025 4 min read ancient religion

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

13 Apr 2025 6 min read Hebrew origins

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.