A Latin pun and John Milton.

And doesn’t allow for Jewish readings.

In defense of Aquinas and Maimonides.

A lesson from the Ugandan president.

From “nation” to “pagan” to “non-Jew.”

It was left out of the Jewish Bible.

“The image of the seraph as a snake probably comes from Egyptian art.”

One of the most famous moments in his prophetic career.

A merchant, a street-brawler, and a Jew—and proud of all three.

In which “strange ghosts of backward letters” turn out to be Hebrew.

When he struck the rock to bring forth water.