Think of a nativity scene. The image is one of serene stillness: a peaceful baby, reverent shepherds, and wise men gathered under a silent, starry night. It’s the version of Christmas we see on cards and in carols. But…

Ancient texts can feel like historical artifacts—dense, distant, and perhaps a little irrelevant. We see them as important for their time, but we struggle to find their pulse in our own. Yet, sometimes…