

400: Talmudic Matthew — Salt
Jul 18, 2024
Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks explore the Talmudic perspective on salt, linking it to Matthew 5:13. They discuss the symbolism of salt in ancient Jewish practices, sacrifices, and its metaphorical meanings like distinctiveness and preservation. The podcast delves into the significance of salt in relation to biblical teachings, historical events, and the concept of being the salt of the earth in bringing goodness and holiness to the earthly realm.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Symbolism of Being the Salt of the Earth
01:33 • 13min
Exploration of the Talmudic perspective on Lot's wife turning into salt and the origin of the Dead Sea
14:49 • 2min
Interpreting Salt of the Earth
16:33 • 7min
The Symbolism of Salt and Torah in Healing and Restoration
23:05 • 12min
Exploring the Metaphor of Salt in Relation to Torah and Identity
35:28 • 3min