We have seen how the prospect of establishing a monarchy in Deuteronomy 17:14 was a pivotal point with far-reaching implications, extending beyond centuries and books. Let us now examine what God advocates when the time comes to choose a king. The passage is in Deuteronomy 17:14-20 and adds further layers to the interplay between the books and to our understanding of them, here and now. Before examining the verses in detail, a preliminary observation is necessary. It conce

Irony -even tragic irony- is a major feature of the writing of the Hebrew Bible. We will examine one example -or rather, a node of cross-references- concerning the king of Israel as presented by Moses on behalf of God (1) in the Deuteronomic law code. We are in the parsha Shofetim (Deut 16:18-21:9), which describes in particular the future institutions of Israel (priests, judges, prophets), at the time when the Hebrews are preparing to enter the land of Canaan (this settlem

Dear friends, here are the points that we found most significant from our meeting on October 12, 2025. A- Symbols of faith as equations. The structure of the Bible contains strong propositions of faith—symbols [1] —presented in the form of equations. The most striking are probably יְהוָה אֱלֹהִים / the Lord is God and Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Jesus is Christ [2] . We spoke here of an equation because it involves the same cognitive process that equates two expressions that are a pri

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We celebrate together Hanukkah and Christmas this year. It will be a warm meeting of study and joy, for grown-ups and kids alike.