Moses' control over prophecy is successfully challenged.
Prof. Rabbi
David Frankel
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The Canaanite general Sisera is killed by Yael in her tent but in an older version of the story, he died in battle at the hands of the Israelite general, Barak. The story was revised as part of a broader theme in Judges, to weaken the image of male military heroes through women and give the power to God.
Prof.
Jacob L. Wright
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In the ancient world, genealogy was not about family relations but about political alliances.
Dr. Rabbi
Zev Farber
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