The Loud Silence

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

While Israel stayed in that land, Reuben went and lay with Bilhah, his father’s concubine; and Israel heard. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve in number. Genesis 35:22 New JPS Now – Dr. Shani Tzoref’s article, “Did Rueben Lie with Bilhah?”[1] points out that in this verse there is an extra letter, a Pey,…

The Ethics of Silence

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. Proverbs 10:19 NASB Restrains – Did you enjoy sitting in silence (see TW for December 21)? Did it make you feel alive? One of the central themes of the Hebraic worldview is the necessity of community and community requires…