Ancient Nessana: A Pilgrimage Site at the Edge of the Desert
Ancient Nessana is not associated with any biblical events or major relics. However, during the Byzantine period it emerged as a prominent Christian center for pilgrims traveling t
Alexander the Great in Jerusalem
One of the famous scenes of antiquity is that of the visit purportedly paid by Alexander the Great to the temple of Jerusalem. But did Alexander actually visit Jerusalem? And does
Charity (Tzedaqah) as a Late Antique Rabbinic Religious Idea
Charity is a key means of demonstrating righteousness before God. But for different generations of rabbis the core elements of charity – and their underlying meanings – were qu