Tuvia writes about the Bible, Hebrew, Jewish history, and the land of Israel, helping readers discover the historical and cultural context of Scripture. His work combines historical research with accessible storytelling, connecting the ancient world with modern questions of faith and identity.
Forthcoming Book
Tuvia’s first traditionally published book is a devotional exploring 90 Hebrew words and what they reveal about God, Scripture, and everyday faith. The book is scheduled for publication by Bethany House in 2028, with more details to be announced as the release approaches.
Bible, Hebrew, and Jewish Faith
Tuvia explores Scripture through its original languages, historical setting, and Jewish cultural context, helping Christian readers discover familiar biblical passages from fresh perspectives.
Hebrew and Biblical Languages
- Want to Understand the Bible Better? Learn Hebrew, Not Greek — Why Hebrew offers an essential foundation for understanding the Bible and its Jewish context.
- Aramaic: The Language That Outlived Empires — The remarkable history of a language that connects the ancient Near East, the Bible, and the world of Jesus.
- What the Hebrew Language Reveals About Baptism — How Hebrew language and Jewish practice illuminate the meaning of baptism.
- So You Want to Learn a Biblical Language? — Practical reflections on learning Hebrew, Greek, and other biblical languages.
Jewish Roots of Christianity
- The Forgotten History of Jewish Followers of Jesus — The often-overlooked story of Jewish believers in Jesus across Christian history.
- If You Believe in Jesus, Your Faith Is Jewish — Exploring the Jewish foundations of Christian faith and what they mean for believers today.
- When Did Christianity and Judaism Part Ways? — How the separation between church and synagogue developed over the first centuries.
- What They Never Told You About Jesus and the Grainfield — Understanding Jesus’ Sabbath controversy in the context of Jewish law and tradition.
Major Historical Projects
- The history of Gaza (All Israel News – 4-part series)
- History of Zionism (Five essays exploring the diversity of Zionist thought, its Christian and Jewish roots, Jewish–Arab cooperation, and Soviet anti-Zionism).
- What Zionism is and What it is Not – An introduction to the different political, religious, and cultural movements that have shaped Zionism.
- From Restorationism to Zionism: The Christian roots of support for Israel – The history of Christian Zionism.
- Why modern Zionism succeeded after centuries of failed attempts – The history of Jewish Zionism.
- 1919: The forgotten moment Jewish–Arab cooperation was within reach – The Faisal–Weizmann agreement and a possible alternative path for the Middle East.
- What a Soviet memorial in Latvia teaches us about modern antisemitism – The history of Soviet anti-Zionism and its lasting influence.
- Timeline of the Modern History of the Wars of Israel – A historical timeline on All Israel News tracing the wars fought in the Land of Israel across the centuries, placing modern conflicts in their broader historical context.
- The Holiness of Jerusalem (All Israel News – 3-part series)
- Tuvia Talks About Jerusalem (YouTube series)
Selected Historical Essays
Beyond his longer historical projects, Tuvia has written extensively about the history of Israel and the wider Middle East, exploring how events of the past continue to shape the present.
- The Real Iran Is Reinvention: Five Revolutions That Shaped a Nation — A journey through Iran’s history and the transformations that shaped its modern identity.
- How Did Lebanon Go from the “Switzerland of the Middle East” to a Country Shaped by War, Hezbollah and Foreign Influence? — The historical forces behind Lebanon’s modern political and religious divisions.
- Jordan’s Historical and Contemporary Role in the Israeli–Palestinian Conflict — How Jordan’s changing relationship with the West Bank has influenced the conflict.
- From Covert Partners to Open Enemies: The Forgotten Israel–Iran Alliance — The remarkable history of cooperation between Israel and Iran before the Islamic Revolution.
- Yosef Trumpeldor: The One-Armed Pacifist Who Became an Israeli Military Hero — The story of a complicated historical figure who became a symbol of Israeli courage.
- Burned, Destroyed and Rebuilt: The Remarkable History Behind Jerusalem’s Hurva Synagogue — How one Jerusalem landmark reflects centuries of Jewish history.
Jewish Holidays and Traditions
The Jewish calendar connects biblical history, ancient traditions, and everyday life in modern Israel. Tuvia explores the meaning of these holidays and what Christians can learn from them.
- The New Year That Starts in the Seventh Month — Why the Jewish New Year falls in the seventh biblical month, and what that reveals about the Jewish calendar.
- The Goat That Carried Away Israel’s Sins — The biblical Day of Atonement, the scapegoat, and the meaning of forgiveness.
- The Holiday That Commands Us to Rejoice — Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, and the biblical command to celebrate.
- The Purim Hatred and the Hanukkah Hatred — Two Jewish holidays, two historical threats, and the struggle to preserve Jewish identity.
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The articles featured here are a selection of Tuvia’s published work.
Read Tuvia’s Substack — Weekly articles exploring the Bible, Hebrew, Jewish history, Israel, and occasional personal reflections. All articles are free to read.
All Israel News — Author Archive — Historical essays and explanatory articles on Israel, Jewish history, and the wider Middle East.
