Finding Genius Podcast
Intersecting Faiths: Exploring Judaism, Christianity, And More With Expert Biblical Scholars
Apr 24, 2024
Expert biblical scholars Marc Brettler and Amy-Jill Levine discuss Judaism, Christianity, Rabbinic Literature, the New Testament, anti-Semitism, Hebrew language history, and interpreting ancient Hebrew texts. They explore the intersection of faiths, differences between Rabbinic and Biblical Hebrew, and the importance of understanding historical context in interpreting religious texts.
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- Rabbinic literature offers insights into first-century Judaism and enhances understanding of the New Testament.
- The evolution of the Hebrew language post-destruction of the temple reveals its adaptability and role in preserving Jewish history.
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Mark Bretler's Background and Experience in Jewish Studies
Mark Bretler, a distinguished professor of Jewish Studies at Duke University and former Chair of the Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University, shares his journey into studying Hebrew texts. Growing up in a Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn, Mark's exposure to Hebrew in school sparked his interest. Despite initially focusing on economics, a course on Psalms introduced him to a captivating study of Jewish texts, leading him to a major in Hebrew studies.
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