Episode 31: The Ten (ish) Commandments
Data Over Dogma
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Exploring Variations in the Ten Commandments
The chapter delves into the variations and differences in the portrayal of the Ten Commandments in different texts and traditions. It discusses the unique additions in texts like the Samaritan Pentateuch, and how different traditions interpret and present the commandments, particularly focusing on the second commandment about having other gods and creating images. The speakers reflect on the historical and interpretative complexities surrounding the commandments, noting the influence of tradition over the original text and the significance of distilling them down to two greatest commandments.
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