Israel Bible Podcast

Have you been fascinated by the Book of Revelation, but felt that something must be missing in modern interpretations of this anti-Roman, Jewish document? In this week's episode, we explore what books like Enoch or Baruch or what geography and the Torah have to do with interpreting the book of Revelation.Enroll for the course "Revelation in a Jewish Context" at: https://israelbiblecenter.com/courses/revelation-jewish-context-i-orientation/Find out how you can get this and many other courses with one small monthly subscription: https://israelbiblecenter.comStay connected with IBC on Facebook @IsraelBibleCenter or Twitter @IsraelStudy

What is apocalyptic literature and how does it change the way we read Revelation? What were the cultural developments that birthed the apocalyptic genre, and is that genre a Greco-Roman or Jewish style of literature? This week we talk about the overall context of Revelation and why pop culture has given us the wrong impression about the end of times.Enroll for the course "Revelation in a Jewish Context" at: https://israelbiblecenter.com/courses/revelation-jewish-context-i-orientation/Find out how you can get this and many other courses with one small monthly subscription: https://israelbiblecenter.comStay connected with IBC on Facebook @IsraelBibleCenter or Twitter @IsraelStudy

Quantum Physics puts the mystery back into nature, and Dr. Gruber helps us understand how it can help us grapple with the mystery of God's name and character. God's name used to be spoken out loud but great care is taken now to avoid pronouncing the name. Dr. Gruber explains how our views towards the name (Yod Hey Vav Hey) has changed throughout time.Take Dr. Gruber's course online at Israel Bible Center at https://israelbiblecenter.com/courses/name-of-god/ Find out how you can get this and many other courses with one small monthly subscription: https://israelbiblecenter.comStay connected with IBC on Facebook @IsraelBibleCenter or Twitter @IsraelStudy

The personal name of God is different from all of his descriptive titles. Dr. Gruber clarifies the Hebrew word "elohim" used to talk about the  spiritual world. Are we too distant from the original Hebrew text to understand the significance of the personal name of God? Take Dr. Gruber's course online at Israel Bible Center at https://israelbiblecenter.com/courses/name-of-god/ Find out how you can get this and many other courses with one small monthly subscription: https://israelbiblecenter.comStay connected with IBC on Facebook @IsraelBibleCenter or Twitter @IsraelStudy

Join me each week as I sit down with other Israel Bible Center faculty to talk about how understanding the rich history, culture, and context of the Bible gives us a richer understanding of God. Join the conversation!Courses and Round Table Discussions available at: https://israelbiblecenter.comIsrael Bible Center Facebook: IsraelBibleCenterIsrael Bible Center Twitter @IsraelStudyFollow Dr. Cyndi Parker on Twitter @CyndiParkerPhD