Claude Mariottini
Emeritus Professor
of Old Testament
Northern Baptist Seminary

Dear Readers,

I hope this message finds you well as we step into the new year. I want to extend my heartfelt wishes that you had a blessed Christmas and a very Happy New Year. May 2026 bring you joy, peace, and countless blessings.

As you may have noticed, I took a brief holiday break from posting to spend time with family and to rest and recharge. I am pleased to announce that I will be returning to regular posting on Monday, January 5, and I look forward to reconnecting with all of you. My commitment to this blog remains strong, and I plan to continue posting regularly throughout this year, bringing you content that I hope will inform, inspire, and enrich your understanding of Scripture.

Your support means the world to me. Knowing that you take time out of your busy lives to visit this blog, read my posts, and engage with the material keeps me motivated and grateful. I sincerely hope you will continue to visit throughout the new year as we explore together the depths of biblical truth and history.

The Old Testament remains a rich source of information about the history of Israel, offering us glimpses into the lives, struggles, and triumphs of God’s people. Beyond its historical value, it continues to be a source of inspiration for millions of people today, speaking to our modern lives with timeless wisdom and divine revelation.

I am also delighted to share that my new book, Ancient Israel’s Women of Faith: A Survey of the Heroines of the Old Testament, has been well-received by readers. If you have not had the opportunity to read it yet, I hope you will consider doing so. These remarkable women of Scripture have much to teach us about courage, faithfulness, and devotion to God.

Thank you once again for subscribing to this blog. Your readership and engagement are deeply appreciated, and I am excited about what this year holds for us as we continue our journey through God’s Word together.

Blessings.

Claude Mariottini
Emeritus Professor of Old Testament
Northern Baptist Seminary

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