Biblical Gold (originally published June 2004)

Gold is the first, and most frequently mentioned metal in the Bible, as at Genesis 2:11. From the beginning, it has been a noble metal, highly valued for its weight, rarity, durable non-tarnishing luster, shimmering beauty, ductility, and malleability. A number of Old Testament Hebrew terms refer to gold, such as zahav, charuts, kethem, paz, […]

Socialism or Capitalism?

A Journal (Wall Street) column on November 13th, by Mary Anastasia O’Grady, deals with Argentina and the upcoming runoff of two presidential candidates.  It’s that close between a candidate who wants to return to their Constitution, and another who is a socialist, similar to today’s Democrats.  I’m just going to quote the first two paragraphs, […]