In last week’s reading of Hebrew scriptures…

…I nearly gave up. I’m lying, but the Books of Kings so far has been a lot of names of generals and seconds and people who were loyal to David, and people who are loyal now, to Solomon, who is fixing to go off the rails because he married a lot of non-Jews, and they’re …

Last week in the Hebrew Scriptures…

I’ve been reading the Bible this year, a few chapters a day, and though I’ve forgotten to update you on my progress, I bet you haven’t missed it. Still: As with dieting or a new running regime or any change of life, if I talk about it enough, I will feel compelled to continue. So …