Studies In Genesis

This is the first of a series of posts unraveling the complexities of the translation of Genesis. Starting with the very first words, a reading of Hebrew or Aramaic reveal that there is much more to the text than the English translation "In the beginning..." conveys...

Through the years scholars have debated about why Noah cursed his grandson Canaan instead of Ham when Ham was the one who committed the offense. This post looks at Biblical and historical accounts, genealogies, and rabbinical viewpoints to gain a deeper understanding....