The Text is filled with word pictures, stories, and names that are foreign to the Western world. As we read through some passages, contemporary Christians struggle to understand their meaning.

When we look at these difficult passages in their cultural context, we often find that the words come alive. Even familiar and cherished passages can take on richer meaning when we see them from an Eastern perspective.

In this section, you'll find information about various Scripture passages, and what they teach us about the Jewish roots of our faith.