Was Haman Hanged or Impaled in the Book of Esther?
Was Haman hanged or impaled in the Book of Esther? And was the instrument of his death a gallows or a stake?
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Lives
Recent posts from my Ancient Wisdom, Modern Lives:
Democracy, Oligarchy, and Free Speech An oligarchy replaces a democracy and a public figure is put on trial for his words. History or current events? Or both?
Money and Happiness: A Tumultuous Love Affair Does money make us happy? Yes, except no, because, well, it's complicated...
Why do People Suffer? Five Ancient Answers Timeless and time-tested answers to frame suffering in a better light
Interest Rates Old and New: How High is Too High? A short history of ancient interest rates, in light of a 10% cap on credit-card interest rates proposed in the US Senate by Bernie Sanders and Josh Hawley
