Huldah the prophetess was sought out for her wisdom by a king (2 Chronicles Chapter 34 verse 22). Ruth and Esther have their own books in the Bible; Ruth was an exemplary woman of loyalty, and Esther ...

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Spring is just around the corner. As the days get longer, you’ll want to spend those extra hours of sunlight with a good book. This month’s must-reads include astronaut and activist Amanda ...

Critic Bethanne Patrick recommends 10 promising titles, fiction and nonfiction, to consider for your March reading list. Winds of change show up this month. One author considers why our brains ...

From the Bennington Banner, February 1813. “The groans of the sick and dying are continually sounding in my ears,” Huldah Chipman wrote to her fiancé as the church bells of Shoreham, Vermont, tolled ...

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We looked up the highest-rated books on Goodreads so you don't have to! Here are the top picks from the book-review site to help you meet your resolution to read more. Our editors and experts ...

1. Purim is a Jewish national liberation holiday – just like Passover and Chanukah – which highlights the transition of the Jewish people from subjugation to liberty. It is celebrated seven days ...