Was human sacrifice practiced at the ruins found in modern-day Jordan? Some archaeologists are convinced of it.

A valley in Jerusalem is associated with ancient pagan fire rites and hence with sin and the underworld. What did the talmudic rabbis make of it? 

Some biblical scholars interpret the story of Judah and Tamar (Genesis 38) as a case of sacred prostitution. Their reading is supported neither by textual. . .

Why do so many ancient synagogue mosaics in Israel feature pagan symbols? (2012)